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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

20-79 RE: C.R.

NO.

20-122/H&SA SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. ALBERT FALCAM SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 The Honorable Wesley W. Simina Speaker, Twentieth Congress Federated States of Micronesia Fourth Regular Session, 2018 Dear Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Health and Social Affairs to which was referred C.R.

No.
No.

20-122, entitled: “A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. ALBERT FALCAM TO SERVE ON THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPRESENTING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT.”, begs leave to report as follows: The intent and purpose of this resolution are expressed in its title.
Your Committee held a hearing on September 19, 2018, the witnesses present included: the nominee, Mr. Albert Falcam, a representative from the FSM Social Security Administration, representatives from the FSM Social Security Administration Board of Directors, and the President’s Chief of Staff.

Your Committee recognizes the importance of having a strong and efficient Board of Directors for the FSM Social Security Administration.
Also, it recognizes it is important to have a diverse membership on the Board in SCRL 20-99/CR 20-122/H&SA COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

20-79 RE: C.R.

NO.

20-122/H&SA SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. ALBERT FALCAM SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 order to fully represent all stakeholders in the social security system.

Members of the Board should have a diversity of skills and represent the diversity of our island Nation.
The nominee, Mr. Falcam, has served in various government positions since 1972.

Most significantly, he served as the Post Master for Pohnpei from 1987-2010.

He served his state with distinction in all of his positions, and is very well regarded in the community.

The nominee stated that he is interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the FSM Social Security Administration.
He recently resigned his position as part- time Justice for the U Municipal Court as he did not want any conflict regarding his possible nomination.

The nominee also stated that he believed he had more than enough time to devote to service on the Board should he be confirmed.
The representative from the FSM Social Security Administration advised your Committee that the nominee has the Administration’s full support It was noted that this nominee has worked with the FSM Social Security Administration as a government employee and is very familiar with all aspects of the contributions and benefits process.

He is also a retiree, and a social security benefits recipient and brings that perspective to the Board.
The representative of the FSM Social Security Board of Directors was also in support of this nominee, and praised his many professional accomplishments.

The Chief of Staff of the President stated that the President communicated his full support of the nominee and his confidence that the nominee would execute his duties to the highest standards.

The Committee was impressed with the nominee’s responses during the hearing and his qualifications.

In light of the STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

20-79 RE: C.R.
20-79 RE: C.R.

NO.

20-122/H&SA SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. ALBERT FALCAM SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 positive endorsements by the witnesses, and lack of any negative comment regarding this individual, your Committee requests that this nominee be confirmed as a member of the Board of Directors of the FSM Social Security Administration, representing the National Government, at the earliest possible convenience so the Board may utilize his talents to move forward with its important work.
Your Committee on Health and Social Affairs is in accord with the intent and purpose of C.R.

No.

20-122, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Ferny S. Perman Ferny S. Perman, chairman Alik L. Alik, vice chairman /s/ /s/ Tiwiter Aritos /s/ /s/ Florencio S. Harper Tiwiter Aritos, member Florencio S. Harper, member /s/ /s/ David W. Panuelo David W. Panuelo, member /s/ /s/ Joseph J. Urusemal Joseph J. Urusemal, member /s/ /s/ Derensio S. Konman Derensio S. Konman, member