STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3572

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 702, 703

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 702 and 703, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management

G.M. No. 702	DARRYL OLIVEIRA, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and
G.M. No. 703	RONALD COX, for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Darryl Oliveira and Ronald Cox for service on the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management.

DARRYL OLIVEIRA

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Darryl Oliveira from two individuals.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Oliveira's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee notes that Mr. Oliveira is currently the Director of Risk Management at HPM Building Supply. Previously, Mr. Oliveira was the Administrator of the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency, where he was responsible for the direct management and coordination of the agency and its activities as they pertained to the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from various emergency and disaster events. Your Committee finds that Mr. Oliveira previously served as the Fire Chief of the Hawaii Fire Department from March 2002 to July 2011. Your Committee finds that Mr. Olivera has a thorough understanding of emergency management in the State and his extensive experience in risk management and disaster preparedness will enhance the effectiveness of the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Oliveira be appointed to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

RONALD COX

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ronald Cox from the Hawaiian Electric Company and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the appointment of Ronald Cox from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Cox's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee notes that Mr. Cox is currently the Senior Vice President of Operations at the Hawaiian Electric Company and is responsible for Hawaiian Electric Companies generation, power deliver, and system operations. Your Committee finds that Mr. Cox has twenty-seven years of experience in the United States Navy where he commanded the USS Bremerton and Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Your Committee further finds that Mr. Cox is active in the community serving as Chair of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association and on the Board of the Honolulu Council of the Navy League. Your Committee also finds that Mr. Cox has a thorough understanding of emergency management and will be a great asset to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Cox be appointed to the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs,

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CLARENCE K. NISHIHARA, Chair