WEST HAWAI`I BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTEES SWORN-IN

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2003

KONA, HAWAI`I – Seven West Hawai`i residents appointed by Governor Linda Lingle to serve on various state boards and commissions were officially sworn in today at a ceremony held at Kealakehe High School.  District Family Court Judge Aley K. Auna Jr. presided over the ceremony and issued the official oath of office to the West Hawai`i appointees.

“Boards and commissions help my administration gain valuable information and insight from a cross section of residents with diverse expertise and experience,” said Governor Lingle during the ceremony.  “Serving on a board or commission is an ideal way for residents to become involved in state government and to contribute to the betterment of our communities.  I’m especially pleased that West Hawai`i residents are volunteering their time and talent.”

Upon taking office in December 2002, Governor Lingle invited interested residents to apply to serve on a board or commission.  The Governor’s office received more than 1,100 resumes from individuals willing to serve the public.  Statewide, the Governor has appointed 313 people to serve on 146 boards and commissions.

The Office of the Governor oversees 146 boards and commissions that are established by the state constitution, state statutes, or executive orders.  For more information or to apply to serve on a board or commission, visit the Governor’s Web site at http://www.hawaii.gov/gov/team/boardscommissions.html or send an email to gov.boards@hawaii.gov. 

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For more information, contact:
Sharron Ackles  
West Hawai`i Liaison  
Phone: (808) 327-4953

Lenny Klompus
Senior Advisor – Communications
Phone: 586-7705

Russell Pang
Chief of Media Relations
Phone: 586-0043