STAND. COM. REP. NO. 832

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 512

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 512, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Naturopathic Medicine

G.M. No. 512

RODNEY 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 Rodney Chun to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rodney Chun from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chun's background as a naturopathic physician and past leadership experience qualify him for appointment to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Chun has been licensed as a naturopathic physician since 1970 and has been involved with the Board since 1971.  Dr. Chun's years of practice and the continuing education he has received throughout his career have enabled him to remain current on issues relating to naturopathy.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chun has served most recently on the Board of Naturopathic Medicine as an interim member since July 2012 and is able to actively contribute to discussions because of his detailed knowledge of naturopathic medicine and the history of the Board of Naturopathic Medicine.  Dr. Chun has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibility of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Naturopathic Medicine based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to the public and the field of naturopathic medicine.

     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