HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 150 2024/08/20 (2022-2024)REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: August 20, 2024
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:05 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. No. 975
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs, to which was referred
Communication No. 975, reports as follows:
Communication No. 975, transmitted by Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated August 1, 2024, requests
the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Melvin Ventura to the Liquor
Commission.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika'i Bartolome was present in the Hilo Chambers to
introduce Mr. Ventura, who was present in the Kona Chambers.
Several members spoke in favor of the appointment.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 3, Section 7-3.2 of the Hawaii County Charter, members of the
Liquor Commission shall be 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. 975, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
Melvin Ventura to the Liquor Commission.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
OPERATIONS AND
EXTE AL AFFAIRS
1 CINDY EVANS, CHAIR
GOEAC REPORT NO.: 150
ADOPTED: SEP 0 4 2024