HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GOEAC 164 2026-10-06 2024-2026 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
DATE: October 6, 2026 Re: Comm.No. 1107
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo,Hawai`i
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo,Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Governmental Operations and External Affairs,to which was referred
Communication No. 1107,reports as follows:
Communication No. 1107,transmitted by Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated September 17,2026,
requests the Council's review and confirmation of the nomination of Annette Aiona to the Merit
Appeals Board.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Micah Alameda,was present in the Hilo Chambers to introduce
Ms. Aiona,who was also present in person in the Hilo Chambers.
Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz spoke in favor of the appointment.
Pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 1, Section 7-1.2 of the Hawai`i County Charter,members of the
Merit Appeals Board 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. 1107, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of
of Annette Aiona to the Merit Appeals Board.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
GALIMBA X
HUSTACE X COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
INABA x OPERATIONS AND
KAGIWADA x EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X 9 f
KIMBALL x JE 1 KAGI A, CHAIR
ONISHI X GOEAC REPORT NO.: 164
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: OCT 2 1 2026