STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4053

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 790

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 790, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Enhanced 911 Board

 

G.M. No. 790

REBECCA LIEBERMAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Rebecca Lieberman for service on the Enhanced 911 Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Rebecca Lieberman from the Department of Accounting and General Services, Strategies 360 Hawaii, Charter Communications, and three individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Lieberman is presently the Director of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications.  Among other roles, in this capacity Ms. Lieberman has worked tirelessly to ensure that communities across the State are well-served and connected to vital broadband services.  Ms. Lieberman is a graduate of Columbia University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Planning.  In her personal statement, Ms. Lieberman highlighted her background in public policy and planning and its relevance to the work of the Enhanced 911 Board.

 

     Your Committee further finds that Ms. Lieberman has a proven track record of leadership and community service, as noted by testimony.  The testimony in support of her nomination also describes Ms. Lieberman as passionate, competent, collaborative, and dedicated.

 

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Lieberman's knowledge and experience satisfies the requirement for a representative of a communications service company that offers voice over internet protocol services to serve on the Enhanced 911 Board.  This background will bring important insight to the Enhanced 911 Board regarding the challenges, barriers, and other matters related to building and maintaining statewide information and communication networks.  Accordingly, your Committee believes that Ms. Lieberman will bring valuable experience, knowledge, and leadership to the Enhanced 911 Board, and therefore recommends that Rebecca Lieberman be appointed to the Enhanced 911 Board based on her knowledge, background, and experience.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Government Operations 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 Government Operations,

 

 

 

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SHARON MORIWAKI, Chair