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Mitchell D. Roth Manor ' Lee E. Lord Managing Director Robert H. Command Deputy lllanaging Director � 7k 41 l `i W'ffrr of for Anvor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808) 961-8211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 (808)323-4444 Fax(808)323-4440 December 8, 2020 •' Honorable Chair Maile David And Members of the Hawaii County Council County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 06720 Dear Chair David and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Douglass S. Adams as Director for the County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development, pursuant to Section 6-8.2 of the Hawaii County Charter. This appointment was effective at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 7, 2020. Mr. Adams currently serves as the Vice-chairman and Director of W.H. Shipman, Ltd., a Kama`aina company. Prior to his current role, he spent the bulk of his career in the United States Army, where he earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Adams holds a law degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School -and is licensed to practice in the State of Hawai'i. Mr. Adams will serve a term co -terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 2, 2024. Pursuant to Rule 5(6) (g) of the Rules of Procedures and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawaii, we respectfully request a waiver of nomination through committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on December 23, 2020. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. With Aloha, Mitchell D. Roth Council Action Due By: February 5, 2021 �[ Mayor Last Council Meeting: February3 2021 Comm. (V f D Ref. To: Ref. Date Attachment County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.