STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3486

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 903

 

 

 

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

 

Pest Control Board

 

G.M. No. 903

WALTER CHUN,

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 Walter Chun to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Pest Control Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Walter Chun from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Veterans of Safety Hawaii Chapter, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chun's knowledge, background, and experience qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Chun has over forty years of experience managing industrial safety and health, and has worked as a safety and health manager in many positions, including serving as the Pacific Area Director for the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration and as an independent consultant.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chun understands the role and responsibilities of Board members and has been appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his experience, expertise, 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