STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3491

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 837

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 837, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Real Estate Commission

G.M. No. 837

BRUCE FAULKNER, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Bruce Faulkner to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Real Estate Commission.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Bruce Faulkner from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Association of REALTORS, REALTORS Association of Maui, Inc., and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Faulkner's professional background, commitment to public service, and leadership experience qualify him for appointment to the Real Estate Commission as a Maui County Licensee.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Faulkner has been a licensed realtor for over twenty-five years and licensed real estate broker for the past sixteen years.  Mr. Faulkner has served the community through various volunteer positions and is active in his profession, serving as a member of the Hawaii Association of REALTORS, a member of the Hawaii Association of REALTORS Board of Directors, and past President of the REALTORS Association of Maui.  Mr. Faulkner's diverse background in public and private board service has also enabled him to develop a familiarity with board processes and protocol.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Faulkner has been appointed to the Real Estate Commission based on his experience, leadership ability, and willingness to give back to the public and his profession.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair