STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 3608
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 676
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirtieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2020
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 676, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:
Board of Trustees
of the Employees' Retirement System
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G.M. No. 676 |
WESLEY KAZUO MACHIDA, for a term to expire 01-01-2025, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your
Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment
of Wesley Kazuo Machida from the Employees' Retirement System, Department of
Agriculture, University of Hawai‘i
System, and five individuals.
Your Committee finds that Mr. Machida's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. Your Committee notes that Mr. Machida has been a professional auditor since 1983 in both the public and private sectors. He joined the Office of the State Auditor in 1998 and is the former Executive Director of the Employees' Retirement System and the former Director of Finance. During the course of Mr. Machida's career, he has gained broad experience and knowledge in public finance and public pension fund management. Mr. Machida's experience as Executive Director of the Employees' Retirement System and Director of Finance in the Department of Budget and Finance has given him a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Mr. Machida's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Machida be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts 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 Labor, Culture and the Arts,
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____________________________ BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair |
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