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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS <br /> DATE: March 1, 2011 Re: Comm. 105 /Reso. 42 -11 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 2:30 p.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Governmental Relations, to which was referred Resolution 42 -11, reports as <br /> follows: <br /> Resolution 42 -11, transmitted by Councilmember K. Angel Pilago, via Communication No. 105, <br /> dated February 15, 2011, recommends the establishment of a sister -city relationship between <br /> Kumejima, Okinawa and the County of Hawaii. <br /> Managing Director William Takaba and Executive Assistant Charmaine Shigemura were both <br /> present to assist Your Committee with any questions. <br /> Councilmember Ikeda voiced his concern that a sister -city relationship requires sponsorship from <br /> the community. Mr. Takaba understood the requirement and while there was not yet an <br /> identified community sponsor, he will ensure this requirement was met. <br /> Ms. Ford asked about funding sources. Mr. Ikeda and Ms. Shigemura replied that there was <br /> minimal funding from the county to host dinners and perhaps gift exchange. However, there is <br /> no expectation, nor funding, for anything exceeding these small items. This is, in part, where the <br /> community sponsor is beneficial to help deal with the overall hosting and other specifics that <br /> may be offered. <br /> There was some discussion on the benefits of this type arrangement for both parties. The <br /> emphasis was placed on developing economic and technology related benefits. <br /> Your Committee is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution 42 -11 and recommends <br /> its adoption. <br /> sl <br /> AYES NOES A &E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> BLAS X <br /> FORD x COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br /> HOFFMANN x RELATIONS <br /> IKEDA X <br /> ONISHI X <br /> PILAGO X <br /> SMART x ANG ` PILAGO, CHAIR <br /> YAGONG X GRC REPORT NO.' 2 <br /> YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: MAR 1 6 2011 <br />