STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1633

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 640

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

Health Planning Council, Windward O'ahu Subarea

G.M. No. 640

CHRISTOPHER SIBLEY, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Christopher Sibley to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Christopher Sibley for reappointment from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and The Queen's Medical Center.

     Mr. Sibley currently serves as the Vice President of Alert Alarm Hawaii and has many years of experience in healthcare finance, policy development, market analysis, rate view, underwriting, and other areas of healthcare management.  Previously, Mr. Sibley was the President of the Retina Institute Management Inc., Chief Financial Officer for the Retina Institute of Hawaii, and Business Planning Manager for the Hawaii Medical Service Association.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Sibley is very actively engaged in the community, serving as chair of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, past President and Treasurer of Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise, and past President of Friends of Lyon Arboretum.  In his personal statement, Mr. Sibley indicated that he hopes to assist the Council with updating the Health Services and Facilities Plan as well as an all payer claims database.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Sibley has been serving as a member of the Health Planning Council, Windward Oahu Subarea for many years, including as the current Chair, and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Sibley's personal background, professional experience, and demonstrated commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Council.

     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