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3.P+t A1C,Jtat,... December 22, 2016 i 1 e• •r i QR COUttt,y- utilized as the basic foundation for many of the White House and Congressional comments. NACo officers have been invited and will attend the January 20, 2017 inauguration of Mr. Trump as President of the United States. President Victorino reported that NACo First Vice President Roy Brooks has made a commitment that Hawai`i will hold an at-large presidential appointment during his term as NACo President. President Victorino thanked Mr. Hokama and Judge Whitley for their continued work and support of HSAC. D. Western Interstate Region (WIR) Report President Victorino requested that Vice President Kanuha follow-up on the WIR report that was to be submitted by former Vice President Dennis Onishi. Councilmember Hokama stated that it is very important that HSAC's WIR representatives be active and diligent because of the issues being presented, particularly the possible expansion of the coalition to include certain southern states, which Councilmember Hokama opposes. Councilmember Hokama reported that Gordon Cruikshank has disclosed interest in fulfilling Lesley Robinson's term on the Executive Board. Mr. Cruikshank is a proven leader and all 15 counties have one vote each. The HSAC Executive Committee had no objection for Hawai`i's one vote for Mr. Cruikshank to fulfill Ms. Robinson's term. Secretary Rapozo moved for approval of the NACo and WIR reports, seconded by Vice President Kanuha, and unanimously carried. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and consideration of an independent auditor's report from Carbonaro CPAs & Management Group for audited financial statements of the Hawai`i State Association of Counties for the year ending June 30, 2016. Treasurer Anderson reviewed the statements in the draft audit report. Secretary Rapozo moved to approve the auditor's report, second by Vice President Kanuha, and unanimously carried.