STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3561

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 779

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 779, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Legacy Land Conservation Commission

 

G.M. No. 779

WILLIAM ALBERT HAASE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by William Albert Haase for service on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of William Albert Haase from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that William Albert Haase's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission qualify him for reappointment to the Commission.   Your Committee notes that Mr. Haase has been the Executive Director of the Molokai Land Trust since 2008.  Previously, Mr. Haase was Project Director for Hui Ho‘olana, a reforestation project, from 1997 to 2015.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Haase has served on the Legacy Land Conservation Commission as Chairman since 2016.  Your Committee finds that William Albert Haase has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in conservation and land management will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Legacy Land Conservation Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that William Albert Haase be reappointed to the Legacy Land Conservation Commission based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     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