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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION
3-18 OF THE CHARTER OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I (2024 EDITION).
WHEREAS, Section 3-18(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawaii (2024 Edition)
(hereinafter the "Charter") provides in part that there shall be a "county auditor who shall be
appointed by the county council and shall serve for a period of six years, and thereafter, until a
successor is appointed."; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tyler Benner served honorably as County Auditor for the County of
Hawaii from July 1, 2021, until his date of resignation (July 25, 2025); and
WHEREAS, Section 3-18(b) of the Charter provides in part that the "county auditor
shall possess adequate professional proficiency for the office demonstrated by relevant
certification, such as certification as a certified internal auditor or certified public accountant or
an advanced degree in a relevant field, and at least three years of general auditing experience
which shall include a minimum of one year's experience in the field of government auditing. A
certified internal auditor or certified public accountant shall be preferred."; and
WHEREAS, during its July 8, 2025, meeting, the Committee on Governmental
Operations and External Affairs established, per Communication No. 358, an ad hoe committee
comprised of Council Chair Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Member James Hustace, and Council
Member Ashley Kierkiewicz to "review and evaluate applications, conduct interviews, and score
applicants in order to identify a shortlist of qualified candidates for the position of County
Auditor" and "select finalists from the shortlist for interviews and a final decision by the full
Council"; and
WHEREAS, the ad hoc committee interviewed four eligible candidates on September
19,2025;and
WHEREAS, two candidates advanced to a second round of interviews, which included
an in -person presentation followed by a question -and -answer session; and
WHEREAS, of the two candidates who advanced to the second round, one was invited
for a follow-up interview on October 8, 2025, allowing the ad hoc committee to gain additional
insight into the candidate's qualifications and approach to auditing; and
WHEREAS, based on the two rounds of interviews and the follow-up discussion, the ad
hoc committee reported its recommendation to the County Council; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAPI that Ms.
Clare McAdam is hereby appointed as County Auditor pursuant to Section 3-18(a) of the
Charter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment shall take effect on December 1,
2025, and shall remain in effect for six years, and thereafter, until a successor is appointed.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
resolution to the Honorable C. Kimo Alameda, Mayor of the County of Hawaii; and Sommer J.
Tokihiro, Director of Human Resources.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`i, this 19th day of November , 2025 .
INTRODUCED BY:
OUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`l
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by thg �OU� hof the
County of Hawaii on Novem er 1 2
ATTEST:
O Y CL ICI CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER
ROLL, CALL VOTE
AYES
NOES
ABS
EX
GALIMBA
X
HUSTACE
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
ONISHI
X
VILLEGAS
X
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Reference: C-600/Waived GOFAC
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