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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON <br />GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />DATE: May 19, 2026 <br />PLACE: Council Chambers <br />Hilo, Hawaii <br />TIME: 9:00 a.m. <br />Council Chair and Members <br />Hawaii County Council <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />Re: Comm. No. 899 <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred <br />Communication No. 899, reports as follows: <br />Communication No. 899, transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated April 30, 2026, requests <br />the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Nick Riznyk to the Water Board. <br />Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda, was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce <br />Mr. Riznyk, who was present via remote technology in the Kona Chambers. <br />Committee Member Rebecca Villegas spoke in favor of the appointment. <br />Pursuant to Article VIII, Section 8-2 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the Water Board <br />shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose <br />and intent of Communication No. 899, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of <br />of Nick Riznyk to the Water Board. <br />slm <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />HUSTACE <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEWICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />ONISHI <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND <br />EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />KAGIWADA, CHAIR <br />GOEAC REPORT NO.: 131 <br />ADOPTED: JUN 0 3 2026 <br />