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May 27, 2015 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> Also taking place on Thursday was a session entitled"Medical and Recreational Marijuana Legalization: <br /> Impact on Counties". I wanted to attend this meeting because we are currently dealing with ongoing <br /> legislation related to the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries throughout our state. Keith <br /> Kamita, head of the Narcotics Enforcement Division for the State of Hawai`i -Department of Public <br /> Safety, alongside Chip Taylor, the Executive Director from Colorado Counties Inc., emphasized how <br /> important it is for counties to consider and understand both the intended purpose and the possible <br /> ramifications of legislation dealing with this issue. <br /> On Friday, May 22, 2015 we were fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to witness a presentation <br /> given by Mr. Grady Summers, Senior VP of Cloud Analytics, FireEye. Mr. Summers outlined the <br /> importance of having a secure information network and the vulnerabilities and solutions available to <br /> corporate, business and governmental entities. Mr. Summers also touched on ways to identify, <br /> understand and address the threats that are currently out there. <br /> This conference provided attendees with new tools,resources and a renewed motivation to thrive in our <br /> own respective counties. The specially crafted lectures and trainings revealed innovative ways for <br /> legislators to identify and measure success, reduce inefficiencies, and incorporate new and enhanced <br /> technologies and resources that will stimulate collaborations between counties. <br /> I feel extremely privileged to have been in attendance and would definitely encourage others to attend <br /> WIR conferences in the future. <br /> I am asking that this matter be scheduled at the next duly noticed meeting of the Council in order to <br /> comply with HRS Section 92-2.5 "Permitted interactions of members". HRS Section 92-2.5(e)allows for <br /> two or more members, but less than quorum,to attend an informational meeting or presentation on matter <br /> relating to official board business, provided the board members report their attendance and the matters <br /> presented and discussed at the next duly noticed meeting of the board. <br /> Mahalo! <br /> DP/j o <br />