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Harr Kim l~%~. Dixie Kaetsu
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Mayor Managing Director
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25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-821 l • Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
(808)329-5226 • Fax (808)326-5663
March 3, 2005 t..
Council Chairman Gary Safarik
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chairman Safarik and Council Members:
It is my pleasure to nominate the following individuals to the County of Hawaii Fire Commission: 5~'
Council ®istrict ~ - Mr. Wil Okabe is a 42-year resident of Hawaii and currently is a teacher at
Hilo High School. Mr. Okabe is on the Board of Directors for the Fast Hawaii Coalition for the
Homeless. He has served as past chair for the County Police Commission, past vice president of
the Andrews Association, past vice president and president of the Muni Links Association. Mr.
Okabe states that he is a member of the Democratic Party and if confirmed, will serve a term to
expire on December 31, 2008.
Council ®istrict 9 - Mr. James R. Browne is a 6-year resident of Hawaii. Mr. Browne is
currently retired. He serves on the Waikoloa Village Association Fire Wise Committee and the
Korean War Veterans Kona #279. He is also a recipient and member of the Military Order of
the Purple Heart. In addition, he is a member of the Marine Corps Association. Mr. Browne
states that he is not affiliated with any political party and if confirmed, will serve a term to expire
on December 31, 2009.
Council ®istrict 6 - Ms. Karen M. Kudlo is a 10'/z year resident of Hawaii and is the self-
employed/owner of the Treasure Island Thrift Shack. She has served on the County Family
Violence Advisory Committee, and has also served as vice-president of the Board of Directors of
Kainaliu Town, a Little League vice president and president/treaasurer of her school's
Parent-Teacher Association. Ms. Kudlo states that she is not affiliated with any political party and
if confirmed, will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2008. She will replace Mr. Clifford
Whitney who has resigned.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Your favorable review and
recommendation would be appreciated.
Aloha,
C~'ll~\
Harry Kim Coen~• te~o,~,.,
MAYOR
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cc: Wil Okabe Rif. hJ~t~
James R. Browne
Karen M. Kudlo
Chief Darryl Oliveira ~~-~~',1~~:~ ~;4 i;~`:.g D,~~ (3`~'..:,:A~?~'.~._1Z.~.>..2i~~5,.:.
Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel Last Council meeting- April 6, 2005
Nawai 'i Counry is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
FIRE COMMISSION
08/02/04
Purpose: Appoints Fire Chief, advise and make recommendations to the
Chief on the operations of the department and its personnel
actions. Review the annual budget and make recommendations
thereon to the Mayor and Council. Submit an annual report to
the Mayor and Council on its activities. Cannot intertere with the
administrative affairs of the department.
Authority: Hawaii County Charter, Section 6-4.5.
Appointment: Mayor with Council approval.
Normal 5-year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Nine members.
Specific Representation: One member from each council district.
Requirements: No more than five shall belong officially to the same political
party.
Meetings: No specific requirements.
Financial Disclosure: Members must file Financial Disclosure within 20 working days
of taking office. Thereafter, annual disclosures must be filed on
or before January 31. The disclosures are confidential and will
be kept on file by the Board of Ethics. County Code, Chapter 2,
Section 2-91.1.
Reappointment: Following the expiration of a term, no member may be
reappointed for at least two years except for one and two year
"terms."
Qualities: Respected by the community as being community-minded and
oriented. Able to focus on the community needs as a whole
without catering to special or self-interest.
Current Members: CD
vacant 4
Stephen P. Bowles, Indep., 12/31/04 9
Dale A. Fergerstrom, Indep., 12/31/05 7
Rudolph C. Hart, Dem., 12/31/05 1
Laura J. Ward, Indep., 12/31/04 8
Glen S. Matsuda, Dem., 12/31/06 2
Karen T. Maedo, Indep., 12/31/07 3
Neil Brazier, Indep., 12/31/07 5
vacant 6
Secretary/Contact Person: Kaycie Carter
961-8316
Attorney Assigned: Diane Noda
*The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information see appropriate
Sections of the County Charter, County Code and/or Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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