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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0104.000 2012-2014 ...,'. Walter K.M.Lau , ' Managing Director William P.Kenoi �+• ,: , ��+ Mayor Randall M.Kurohara O �`�- Deputy Managing Director (gaunt of Painat `t Warr flr Allavor 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Me Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 January 9, 2013 !. a lJ1 The Honorable Dennis "Fresh" Onishi Chair, Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development Hawai'i County Council 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chairman Onishi and Committee Members: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Nancy E. Crawford as County of Hawai'i Finance Director, pursuant to the requirements of the Charter of the County of Hawai'i. Ms. Crawford served as the County of Hawai'i Director of Finance from December 2008 to December 3, 2012. During this period she worked effectively within the Department of Finance leadership and the administration in overseeing County Finance operations island-wide. Pursuant to Rule 5(6) (g) of the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawai'i, we respectfully request a waiver of this nomination through Committee so that it may be considered by the full Council on February 6, 2013. Attached is a copy of Ms. Crawford's resume. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Aloha, Billy Kenoi MAYOR Attachment Council Action Due By: March 19, 2013 Comm. No. o Last Council Meeting: March 13, 2013 Ref.To: Ref. Date 2 2013 County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. NANCY E CRAWFORD 942 KUMUKOA STREET HILO, HI 96720 808-934-0057 ncrawford@co.hawaii.hi.us OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position within the County in which I can best contribute to the goals of the administration and continue to promote quality customer service, fiscal prudence and productivity. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: County of Hawai'i, Department of Finance 12/08—Present Finance Director Responsible for the oversight and administration of eight divisions within the department— Accounts, Budget, Treasury, Purchasing, Real Property Tax, Property Management, Risk Management and Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL). Responsible for submittal of a balanced budget to the Mayor and County Council, and for implementing expenditure controls to meet reduced revenue. This included chairing the Expenditure Review Committee which reviewed travel, equipment and consulting contract requests for appropriateness and necessity. Participated in the Personnel Review Committee which reviewed all personnel requests. VRL, with six offices island-wide, has been impacted by significant regulatory change with extensive new identification requirements, which required a review and adjustment of office operations. Additional activities include chairing a CIP committee to facilitate project prioritization, coordinate projects and funding, and serving as committee liaison to the Mayor. Formulate policies and procedures for department and county-wide operations. Provide assistance to departments in areas of procurement and other financial operations. County of Hawai'i, Department of Finance 7/01- 11/08 Deputy Finance Director Assisted the Director in the oversight and administration of eight divisions within the department, and supervise the human relations staff. Formulated policies and procedures for department and county-wide operations. Provided assistance to departments in areas of procurement and other financial operations. Participated in budget preparation and presentation. Specific activities included co-chairing a CIP committee to facilitate project prioritization, coordinate projects and funding, and serving as committee liaison to the Mayor. Led the team that procured, implemented and continues to support the County's first fiscal enterprise software system from an outside vendor. Assisted in the re- organization of the Real Property Tax division and the development of the new Vehicle Registration and Licensing division. Involved in the potential creation of several community facilities districts to fund expedited construction of public facilities without incurring additional County debt. Nancy Crawford Resume Page 2 County of Hawai'i, Department of Public Works 7/95-7/01 Business Manager (4 yrs) Responsible for planning, directing and administering the department's financial affairs including all fiscal, contracting and personnel matters. Formulated policies and procedures for business, financial and personnel matters. Planned and directed the compilation of accounting data and preparation of reports for department administrators and other departments or agencies. Coordinated, reviewed and submitted the department's annual budget. Directed the preparation of service and construction contracts in compliance with state and federal regulations. Coordinated the implementation of a department-wide computer network system. Accountant IV (.5 yrs) Accountant 1 (1.5 yrs) HPM Building Supply 4/94-7/95 Accountant Mercy Medical Center—Durango, CO 3/92-11/93 & 9/79-1/90 Controller (3 yrs) Responsible for general accounting department, payroll and accounts payable. Responsible for all accounting and statistical records and preparation of financial statements and reports. Prepared Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports and collected data for federal reporting. Planned and coordinated all independent and government audits. Assisted in budget preparation. Responsible for various annual reports and questionnaire responses to outside agencies. Staff Accountant (4 yrs) Other Wilson, Stangby& Co., CPAs— Durango, CO 1/90-6/91 Accountant Broad range of public accounting functions including tax return preparation and processing, audit field work and financial statement preparation, and bookkeeping. Served as software support technician for MAS/90 accounting package. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Licensed CPA— 1991 Fort Lewis College— Accounting program 5/84-4/87 University of Colorado— BA Psychology 1974 DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI < h KAREN EOFF Chairperson BRENDA FORD DRU KANUHA GREGGOR ILAGAN ZENDO KERN Vice Chair -1. %'-- VALERIE POINDEXTER "•o`�"' MARGARET WILLE J YOSHIMOTO HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawai`i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawai'i 96720 January 18, 2013 J Yoshimoto, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Communication No. 104 : Confirmation of Nancy Crawford as the County of Hawai`i Director of Finance Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai`i,this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter,timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, • I Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Chair Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development A prove ate/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to GREDC: J Yoshimoto, Council Chair J Yoshimoto, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council DO/ps Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer