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REPORT OF THE <br /> COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS <br /> AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> DATE: August 16, 2016 Re: Comm. No. 953/Res. No. 568-16 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kona, Hawai`i <br /> TIME: 10:56 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawai`i County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> Your Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development, to which was referred <br /> Resolution No. 568-16, reports as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 568-16, transmitted by Council Member Valerie Poindexter, via Communication <br /> No. 953, dated July 27, 2016, supports the principles of the United Nations' Convention on the <br /> Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. <br /> There were three people who testified - all three were in support of this resolution. <br /> Ms. Poindexter opened by stating this will make an official statement that the council supports <br /> gender equity and thanked Farrah-Marie Gomes for working with her for many, many months. <br /> Ms. Poindexter further stated that it is a good time to introduce this. Looking at this election <br /> cycle, there are many women who have stepped up to the plate to get into leadership roles. This <br /> election cycle, six women will be serving on the council. This is making history as it has never <br /> happened before. Ms. Poindexter said she feels it is time to support this on a national level and <br /> asked for support. <br /> Ms. Wille asked what the position of the United States and why the government has not ratified <br /> this convention. Ms. Poindexter called on Farrah to provide an explanation. Farrah explained <br /> that there are several very influential individuals who feel that the United States has laws in place <br /> that provide for gender equity, and that it is a contentious issue. <br /> Your Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development is in accord with the <br /> purpose and intent of Resolution No. 568-16, and recommends its adoption. <br /> de <br /> AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, <br /> CHUNG X <br /> DAVID x COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br /> EOFF X RELATIONS AND E . •NOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> ILAGAN X <br /> kg A <br /> KANUHA X 1 v <br /> ONISHI X ( , •, <br /> PALEKA x DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI, CHAIR <br /> POINDEXTER X GREDC REPORT NO.: 7 <br /> WILLE X ADOPTED: SEP 0 7 2016 <br />