STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3447

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 616, 635

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 616 and 635, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 616

MARTY OLIPHANT,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018; and

 

G.M. No. 635

ROSEMARY ADAM-TEREM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Marty Oliphant and Rosemary Adam-Terem to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Psychology.

 

MARTY OLIPHANT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Marty Oliphant from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and six individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Oliphant's background and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Board of Psychology as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Oliphant is the Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers, Hawaii Chapter.  In this capacity, Mr. Oliphant has worked closely with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and has been an integral player in the regulation of social workers in the State.  Mr. Oliphant has also been an active member on community boards and task committees, including serving on review committees for grants and proposals, Child Welfare Services, and program evaluation teams.  This useful experience will enhance the effectiveness of the board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Oliphant has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that Mr. Oliphant be appointed to the Board of Psychology based on his background, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

 

ROSEMARY ADAM-TEREM

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rosemary Adam-Terem from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Psychological Association, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Adam-Terem's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Psychology qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Psychology as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Adam-Terem has been a licensed psychologist in Hawaii since 1987 and has been in private practice since 1988.  Dr. Adam-Terem is an active member of the Hawaii Psychological Association, where she has served in various leadership positions and as chair of various committees, including the Continuing Education, Ethics, and Convention Committees.  Dr. Adam-Terem has also served in governance and on committees at the national level in the American Psychological Association.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Adam-Terem has been a licensee member of the Board of Psychology since 2012 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Adam-Terem be reappointed as a member of the Board of Psychology based on her extensive experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

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

 

 

 

____________________________

ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair