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STANDING COMMITTTEE REPORT NO.

17-137 RE: C.R.

NO.

17-163/H&SA SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. SALPASR TILFAS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER REPRESENTING THE STATE OF KOSRAE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FSM MICARE SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 The Honorable Isaac V. Figir Speaker, Seventeenth Congress Federated States of Micronesia Fifth Regular Session 2012 Dear Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Health & Social Affairs, to which was referred C.R.

No.
No.

17-163, entitled: “TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. SALPASR TILFAS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER REPRESENTING THE STATE OF KOSRAE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FSM MICARE, PURSUANT TO TITLE 52 OF THE CODE OF THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, AS AMENDED.”, begs leave to report as follows: Your Committee is committed to high standards in the field of health, including the provision of health insurance.
In order for MiCare, the primary health insurance provider in the Federated States of Micronesia, to continue to provide quality, affordable health insurance its Board of Directors must be able to operate at the highest levels in the areas of administration and finance.

Therefore, service for a good board member, one who has an in-depth knowledge of administration and finance would be in the best interests of our country.
It is, therefore, recommended that the above named nominee be confirmed as soon as possible to allow SCRL 17-152/CRN 17-163/H&SA STANDING COMMITTTEE REPORT NO.

17-137 RE: C.R.

NO.

17-163/H&SA SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. SALPASR TILFAS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER REPRESENTING THE STATE OF KOSRAE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FSM MICARE SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 MiCare the necessary skill and experience to work on the important issues it must address.
Your Committee reviewed the qualifications of the nominee, Mr. Salpasr Tilfas, extensively upon receipt of his nomination.

The nominee began his career in the Kosrae State Department of Education where he excelled in government service for ten years from 1980 to 1990 as a teacher and administrator.

The nominee then went on to serve for seventeen years in the Kosrae State Department of Administration and Finance where he was the Administrator from 1996 to 2008.
The nominee worked for three years at the College of Micronesia, National Campus as a Human Resources Management Specialist until 2011.

Since 2011 the nominee has been the Personnel Administrator.

The nominee is well respected at both the State and National level regarding his administration skills.

Your Committee has not received any communication that would cast doubt on the performance or integrity of the nominee.
A public hearing was held on September 17, 2012 where your Committee met with the Director of MiCare.

During the hearing the Director highlighted current issues regarding the administration and financial status of MiCare.

Work on these issues would benefit from the nominee’s expertise.

Although the nominee was not present at the hearing his work is known to the Members.
The nominee has indicated to national and state leadership, his willingness to work hard as a board member, and that he would like to be a part of the continued improvement of the provision of health insurance for the Nation.

Absent any contrary indication, your Committee believes that the nominee should be confirmed, and so recommends Mr. Salsapr Tilfas, be confirmed as a member of the of the Board of Directors of MiCare.

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17-137 RE: C.R.

NO.


17-163/H&SA SUBJECT: TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. SALPASR TILFAS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER REPRESENTING THE STATE OF KOSRAE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FSM MICARE SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 Your Committee on Health & Social Affairs is in accord with the intent and purpose of C.R.

No.

17-163, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto.
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Tony H. Otto Tony H. Otto, chairman /s/ Yosiwo P. George Yosiwo P. George, vice chairman Tiwiter Aritos, member /s/ Florencio S. Harper Florencio S. Harper, member /s/ Dohsis Halbert Dohsis Halbert, member /s/ Berney Martin Berney Martin, member /s/ Joseph J. Urusemal Joseph J. Urusemal, member - 3 -