HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 094 2023/12/19 (2022-2024)REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: December 19, 2023
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:52 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 624
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 624, reports as follows:
Communication No. 624, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated November 30, 2023,
requests the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Brian Cushnie to the Fire
Commission.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome was present in the Hilo Chambers to
introduce Mr. Cushnie, who was present in the Kona Chambers, to the Committee.
Several members spoke in favor of the appointment.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 4, and Section 7-4.5 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of
the Fire Commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Communication No. 624, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
Brian Cushnie to the Fire Commission.
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
EVANS
X
GALIMBA
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEW ICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
LEE LOY
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRSS
CINDY EVANSI..CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 94
ADOPTED: JAN 1 0.2024