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AWESC-6 Page 2 February 5, 2013 <br /> Mr. Benevides stated that he has volunteered one week a month for the last five years on Maui at <br /> his own expense and is not an employee. He further stated that his volunteer work has allowed <br /> him to see both sides of the issues, such as gathering rights versus regulations; and he feels that <br /> will be an asset to the Commission. <br /> Council Member Kanuha stated he has some concerns but since Mr. Benevides was a volunteer <br /> and not an employee he doesn't see a conflict of interest. <br /> Council Member Onishi stated he does not see Mr. Benevides volunteer work on Maui as a <br /> conflict of interest. <br /> Council Member Eoff stated that Mr. Benevides will bring an interesting perspective of access <br /> and gathering rights to the Commission. <br /> Committee Chair Wille stated she does not see Mr. Benevides civil duty volunteer work as a <br /> conflict of interest. <br /> Mr. Benevides is not required to be present at the final confirmation before the full Council. <br /> Pursuant to Hawai`i County Charter Section 6-9.3, there shall be a game management advisory <br /> commission consisting of nine members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by <br /> the council. <br /> Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy sustainability is in accord with the purpose <br /> and intent of Comm. 90 and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Francis L. <br /> Benevides, Jr. to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory Commission. <br /> ds <br /> AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> EOFF X <br /> FORD X COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER <br /> ILAGAN X AND ENERGY SUSTAINA C ILITY <br /> KANUHA X <br /> KERN X r/ONISHI X <br /> POINDEXTER X MARG- r ET WILLE, CHAIR <br /> WILLE X AWESC REPORT NO.: 6 <br /> YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: FEB 2 0 2013 <br />