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REPORT OF THE <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS <br />DATE: December 19, 2023 <br />PLACE: Council Chambers <br />Kailua-Kona, Hawaii <br />TIME: 9:52 a.m. <br />Council Chair and Members <br />Hawaii County Council <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />Re: Comm. No. 624 <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred <br />Communication No. 624, reports as follows: <br />Communication No. 624, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated November 30, 2023, <br />requests the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Brian Cushnie to the Fire <br />Commission. <br />Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome was present in the Hilo Chambers to <br />introduce Mr. Cushnie, who was present in the Kona Chambers, to the Committee. <br />Several members spoke in favor of the appointment. <br />Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 4, and Section 7-4.5 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of <br />the Fire Commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. <br />Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose <br />and intent of Communication No. 624, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of <br />Brian Cushnie to the Fire Commission. <br />AYES <br />NOES <br />ABS <br />EX <br />EVANS <br />X <br />GALIMBA <br />X <br />INABA <br />X <br />KAGIWADA <br />X <br />KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <br />X <br />KIERKIEW ICZ <br />X <br />KIMBALL <br />X <br />LEE LOY <br />X <br />VILLEGAS <br />X <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL <br />OPERATIONS AND <br />EXTERNAL AFFAIRSS <br />CINDY EVANSI..CHAIR <br />GOEAC REPORT NO.: 94 <br />ADOPTED: JAN 1 0.2024 <br />