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including cover letter;resume; evidence of relevant certification as an internal auditor,public accountant, or degree in relevant field;three letters of recommendation; and list of references. Qualified applicants were invited to a 30 minute interview with ad hoc committee members on Monday, February 22.The committee asked each applicant a series of questions to gauge Education&Training; Work Experience;Knowledge,Abilities& Skills; Interest &Attitude.Applicants were scored and ranked, with the top six scorers advancing to a second round of interviews with the committee. The second round of interviews was conducted Monday,March 1 via Zoom.The committee had 30 minutes with each candidate to clarify information provided in application and pose follow-up questions to responses provided in the first round of interviews. On Tuesday,March 2,these applicants were invited to provide written responses to two audit related case study questions providing further context to the committee to detennine which individuals to recommend to the County Council. On Wednesday,March 3,2021,one of the applicants informed me they would be withdrawing their application for the Auditor position as they were offered employment elsewhere. Of the five remaining applicants,four submitted written responses to the questions posted; one shared that they would not be providing a written response. On Tuesday,March 9, 2021,I emailed the committee requesting they review case study responses, and identify top candidates to advance to the County Council. Based on two rounds of interviews and candidate responses to case study questions,the ad hoc committee unanimously recommends Mr.Tyler Benner and Mr. John Cashmon to the County Council for further discussion and potential appointment. Throughout this process,both candidates have demonstrated in-depth understanding of the auditing universe and have concrete ideas for how to work in strategic partnership with County departments and agencies to strengthen local government's ability to serve.Both conveyed a genuine determination to fully immerse themselves in Hawaii Island's community and culture, and to give back in ways that uplift our island and its people. I would like to thank my fellow Council Members-Holeka Inaba,Heather Kimball,and Sue Lee Loy- for their service on the Auditor Ad Hoc Committee, as well as our staff for their ongoing support in this undertaking. Special thanks to the Office of the County Clerk for helping to facilitate this work, and lending clerical,technical, and other required assistance. There was no playbook for how to go about appointing a County Auditor. Recognizing the critical importance of this position, design and implementation of the process was very thoughtful and extensive. It has been my honor and privilege to lead this effort and Chair the Auditor Ad Hoc Committee. AK/j s