STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3490

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 868

 

 

 

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. 868, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 868

ROSEMARY ADAM-TEREM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Rosemary Adam-Terem to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Psychology.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rosemary Adam-Terem from eight individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds Dr. Adam‑Terem's experience as a licensed psychologist, dedication to the community, and leadership throughout her career qualify her for appointment to the Board of Psychology.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Adam-Terem has practiced as a licensed clinical psychologist in Hawaii for twenty-five years.  Dr. Adam-Terem is extremely active in the Hawaii Psychological Association, where she currently serves as Chair of the Ethics Committee and the Continuing Education Committee and previously served as President.  Dr. Adam-Terem has also held leadership positions with the American Psychological Association and is a member of the Clinical Affiliate Faculty at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Department of Psychology.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Adam-Terem has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Psychology based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     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