STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1841

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 288

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 288, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

State Board of Public Accountancy

G.M. No. 288

MARK DUNTON HUNSAKER, for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds Mark Dunton Hunsaker to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Board of Public Accountancy.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Mark Dunton Hunsaker from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and thirteen individuals.

     Mr. Hunsaker has worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 1986 and is licensed as a CPA in Hawaii and the Territory of American Samoa.  Mr. Hunsaker is currently a shareholder and director of Bowen Hunsaker Hirai, Certified Public Accountants; and Bowen Hunsaker Hirai Consulting, Inc.

     Besides his work as a CPA, Mr. Hunsaker has volunteered his services to better the community through working with his service on the board of directors of Alcohol Rehabilitation Services of Hawaii, d.b.a. Hina Mauka, and Po‘ailani, Inc.  He also continues to be active with the Civil Air Patrol.

     Mr. Hunsaker currently serves on the Board of Public Accountancy and as part of his duties to the Board; he serves as the chair of the CPA Examination Committee and the vice-chair of the Rules and Regulations Committee.  He is also currently serving as the Police Commissioner for the City and County of Honolulu.

     As the current vice-chair of the Board of Public Accountancy, Mr. Hunsaker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Board of Public Accountancy and will continue to serve as a key component in his role as a board member.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair