STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2842

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 562, 563

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 Nos. 562 and 563, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Health Planning Council, Hawai'i County Subarea

G.M. No. 562	HAROLD WALLACE, for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and
G.M. No. 563	SHEILA NICHOLAS-SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Harold Wallace and Sheila Nicholas-Smith to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea.

HAROLD WALLACE

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Harold Wallace from the Department of Health, Hawai‘i Primary Care Association, and nine individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wallace's experience, background, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Wallace is presently the Chief Executive Officer of Bay Clinic, Inc., the largest federally qualified health center on Hawai‘i island and only federally qualified health center that services east and south Hawai‘i island, and has previous work experience as a health care executive in leading operational improvements in a variety of health care organizations, including for-profit and not-for-profit integrated delivery systems, hospital systems, health center services, physician organizations, and managed care plans.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Wallace's proven record of working with governing boards, physicians, administrative leaders, and others will enhance the effectiveness of the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Wallace be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea, based on his leadership, experience, and dedication to his profession and public service.

SHEILA NICHOLAS-SMITH

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Sheila Nicholas-Smith from the Department of Health.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Nicholas-Smith's background, experience, and dedication to serving her community qualify her for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Nicholas-Smith is presently the Director of Operations and Director of Home Programs for Liberty Dialysis Hawai‘i, and is a nationally certified massage therapist, working in the community to promote health and disease prevention.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Nicholas-Smith's background in health care administration and active participation on the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea, reflect qualities of an individual who is fully qualified to advocate for the public interest as a member of the Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Nicholas-Smith be reappointed to the Health Planning Council, Hawai‘i County Subarea, based on her experience, background, and commitment to public service.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair