STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2160

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 576

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

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

 

Natural Area Reserves System Commission

 

G.M. No. 576

JEFFREY SAITO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Jeffrey Saito for service on the Natural Area Reserves System Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jeffrey Saito from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Saito's experience as the founder of The Guild – Maui Hunting Club, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Saito is an experienced hunter which has afforded him the opportunity to become very familiar with Hawaii's natural terrain and resources.  He has developed a hunter check-in log, assisted with mammal removal, and participated in community education programs within the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve since 2017.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Saito has been nominated for appointment to the Natural Area Reserves System Commission based on his willingness to serve the public and his knowledge and experience with the removal of ungulates from vulnerable areas.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land 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 Water and Land,

 

 

 

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KAIALI'I KAHELE, Chair