STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1363

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 576

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 576, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board Of Directors Of The Hurricane Relief Fund

G.M. No. 576

SCOT STERENBERG, for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Scot Sterenberg to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors of the Hurricane Relief Fund.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Scot Sterenberg from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Sterenberg's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Sterenberg has worked in the financial services and risk consultancy industry for the last twenty-five years and currently serves as Head of Office for the Hawaii office of Marsh Management Services, a company that provides risk analysis and related services, including captive insurance planning, to various clients.  Mr. Sterenberg is also active in his community and serves on the board of a non-profit federally qualified health care facility that provides affordable, quality health care to underserved residents in the State.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Sterenberg currently serves as an interim appointee to the Board and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and therefore recommends that Mr. Sterenberg be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund based on his extensive experience, knowledge, and commitment to reducing the risk of catastrophic damage from future hurricanes.

     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