2018-03-05 Letter to Val Poindexter seeking confirmation of Allan Simeon as Director of Public Works

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Wilfred M.Okabe Y '•i,' Managing Director Harry Kim -- -weer Maio Barbara J.Kossow Deputy Managing Director Cunntu of !gnat`I Met of the Apr 25 Aupuni Street.Suite 2603 • Hilo,Ilawafi 96720 • (808)961-8211 • 1-a5(808)961-6553 KONA 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwv,Bldg C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • lax(808)323-4440 March 5, 2018 Honorable Chair Valerie Poindexter and Members of the Hawai'i County Council County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Poindexter and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: RE: Allan Simeon — Director of the Department of Public Works It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Allan G. Simeon, as Director of the Department of Public Works for the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to Section 6-2.2 of the Hawai'i County Charter. This appointment is effective March 1, 2018. Mr. Simeon, a registered Professional Engineer, has over 25 years of experience as an engineer and program management professional. He has held the position of Acting Director since November 2017, upon the retirement of Frank DeMarco, and has worked his way up within the Department of Public Works since joining the County as a Civil Engineer III in August 1997. His resume is attached for your information. Mr. Simeon will serve a term co-terminus with my tenure, which will end on December 7, 2020. Pursuant to Rule 5(6)(g) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawai'i, we respectfully request a waiver of this nomination through the Public Works Committee so that it may be considered by the full County Council on April 11, 2018. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloha, Harry im Mayor Attachment Count)of Hawaii is an Equal Opportune} Provider and I mployer