STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2821

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 556

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 556, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators

 

G.M. No. 556

GALEN SHIGETA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Galen Shigeta to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Galen Shigeta from the Department of Health and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Shigeta's background, experience, and dedication to serving his community qualify him for appointment to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Shigeta is presently employed as a Water Plant Operator for the County of Kauai's Department of Water and has gained extensive public water system experience as a Pipefitter for the County of Kauai.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Shigeta brings a valuable perspective to the Board as he provides field operation experience and insight.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Shigeta be appointed to the Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators based on his experience, willingness to serve, and commitment to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair