STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1561

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 780

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 780, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Board of Public Accountancy

 

G.M. No. 780

CARLETON WILLIAMS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Carleton Williams to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Public Accountancy.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Carleton Williams from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Savings Bank, Easter Seals Hawaii, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii, Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii, and eight individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Williams' background, experience, and commitment to serving the public qualify him for appointment to the State Board of Public Accountancy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Williams has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Hawaii for over thirty years and currently serves as the Managing Partner of CW Associates, CPAs.  Mr. Williams is committed to public service and has been an active member of several community and professional groups, including serving as past President of the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii, and Easter Seals Hawaii.  Mr. Williams also served on a committee that designed and implemented the peer review process for public accountancy firms in Hawaii, an experience which will be helpful to the State Board of Public Accountancy.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Williams has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that he be appointed to the State Board of Public Accountancy based on his knowledge, extensive experience, and dedication to community service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair