2019-11-20 Letter to Aaron Chung re appointment of Roy Takemoto as Managing Director

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.'.NtYfUi ,' �o�• M.... Wilfred M.Okabe Managing Director Harry Kim _ Mayor art• o '.� F•N .: Barbara J.Kossow Deputy Managing Director C.oitztfu of thi zf`i Office of fir Atm 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 November 20, 2019 Honorable Chair Aaron Chung and Members of the Hawai'i County Council County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Chair Chung and Members of the Hawai'i County Council: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the appointment of Roy Takemoto as Managing Director for the County of Hawai'i, pursuant to Section 6-1.2 of the Hawai'i County Charter. This appointment will be effective Monday, December 2, 2019. Roy Takemoto has the educational, administrative, and professional experience to serve as Managing Director. He holds Bachelors' degrees in philosophy and environmental studies, a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and a law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Roy has served as an Executive Assistant in my office since December 2016 and also served in my previous administration during 2000 — 2008, first as Deputy Planning Director and then as Executive Assistant. Roy Takemoto has also worked in the private sector as a planning consultant prior to 2000 and after 2008. His resume is attached for your information. Roy Takemoto will serve a term co-terminus with my tenure, ending on December 7, 2020. 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 County Council on December 4, 2019. Thank you for your favorable consideration of this appointment. If you have any questions about this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloh , Harry Kim Mayor Attachment County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.