GM187 SSCR3369

 

STAND. COM. REP. NO.3369

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2002

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 187

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 187, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY

RICHARD HENDERSON, for a term to expire on June 30, 2004, MARNI HERKES, for a term to expire on June 30, 2003, and THOMAS P. WHITTEMORE, for a term to expire on June 30, 2006.

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that each of the nominees has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA).

Your Committee received testimony in support of Marni Herkes from Strategic Visions International and Hafner Creative Communications, and in support of all three nominees from the Board of Directors of the NELHA.

Your Committee notes the following background and qualifications of the nominees:

Former Senator Richard Henderson's knowledge of the State and strong private business experience brings an opportunity for NELHA to expand into a greater variety of opportunities for economic diversity. His credibility as a statesman will enhance the Board of Directors and give greater diversity to an already diverse Board of Directors.

Marni Herkes brings a fresh outlook from the communities of Hawaii. Her expertise in all aspects of the business community and citizen groups will add a balance. She is widely respected for her community involvement and her understanding of how Hawaii business works.

Tom Whittemore has been serving as the Chairman of the Board of NELHA. Reappointment of Mr. Whittemore will endorse the path toward self-sufficiency for NELHA and continue to provide invaluable leadership and guidance.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development and Technology,

		____________________________ ROD TAM, Chair