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December 23, 2010 Page - 3 - goods and services to match with APEC members and find best fit. He related that Hawaii County Mayor Kenoi had already named an APEC committee. Treasurer Pontanilla said Maui has sister city arrangements but no knowledge of links. How to find out? Vice President Garcia said to contact the county economic development board for assistance. Mark Segami stated that all counties are trying to understand how to do this and to contact Enterprise Honolulu on the grant to assist counties in the inventory. During APEC, put something together to showcase your county. Lots of press coverage looking for stories. Treasurer Pontanilla asked about getting information on this to the Council of Mayors. Vice President Garcia plans to make a presentation at the next mayors meeting. Other NACo business involved a meeting in Dallas to approve the strategic plan and budget, Next NACo. meeting'is March 5 -9, 2011 in Washington DC. In public comments, Mr. Romy Cachola apprised us, of a sister -state meeting on December 16, 2010 and that sister- country and sister- co.unty..can leverage efforts with each other. HSAC has a seat in sister -state committee. Mr. Pono Shim, President & CEO Enterprise Honolulu related that this APEC meeting in the US returns 1 in 21 years as each country a turn to host. Hawaii involvement has been mostly cultural and not economic. This event is a! very large opportunity and needs to be statewide. He is looking for letters,:of commitment from the counties both to be involved and to strengthen his grant application., Secretary Pilago voiced his interest that the linkage include topics of social justice, social responsibility and sustainability. President Kawakami will discuss Mayor Kenoi's APEC committee concept with the Mayor of Kauai. Treasurer Pontanilla moved to accept the NACo report; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. UhtFiNISHED BUSINESS HSAC procedures to be discussed at next meeting. Secretary Pilago requested a Ramseyered version 'orsorne way to identify changes. Mark Segumi offered to send him the previous version as an aid. NEW BUSINESS -A Presiderit Kawakami stated that published HSAC Executive Committee meetings are always tentative until executive committee has opportunity to check availability and respond. B. President Kawakami requested a motion to include communications regarding the 2011 HSAC Legislative package be included as one item. This is for agenda items B, C, and D under New Business, Treasurer Pontanilla moved to accept agenda new business items B, C, D as a single item; motion seconded by Secretary Pilago. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. E. 2011 HSAC Legislative Package