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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

22-29 RE: C.R.

NO.

22-97/EDUCATION SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF MR. JEFFERY S. ARNOLD FOR COM- FSM BOARD OF REGENTS, REPRESENTING CHUUK STATE.

JANUARY, 28 2022 The Honorable Wesley W. Simina Speaker, Twenty-Second Congress Federated States of Micronesia Third Regular Session, 2022 Dear Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Education, to which was referred C.R.

No.
No.

22-97, entitled: "A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM THE NOMINATION OF MR. JEFFERY S. ARNOLD TO SERVE AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE COLLEGE OF MICRONESIA-FSM, REPRESENTING THE STATE OF CHUUK.

", begs leave to report as follows: The intent and purpose of this resolution are expressed in its title.

On January 27, 2022, your Committee on Education held a public hearing on the nomination of Mr. Jeffery Arnold to the COM-FSM Board of Regents to represent the state of Chuuk.
Present at SCRL 22-42/CR 22-97/EDUCATON COMMITTEE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

22-29 RE: C.R.

NO.

22-97/EDUCATION SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF MR. JEFFERY S. ARNOLD FOR COM- FSM BOARD OF REGENTS, REPRESENTING CHUUK STATE.

JANUARY, 28 2022 this hearing were the nominee, witnesses including; the Acting President of COM-FSM, the chair of the Board of Regents and a representative from the Department of Justice.
Your Committee is mindful of the need for strong leadership for our Nation's only institution of higher education.

This is particularly true during this very disruptive period of pandemic and economic upheaval.

The vacancies on the Board of Regents can cause delays in critical decision making and planning for the College.

It is therefore, important that this position be filled as soon as possible with an individual with integrity and competence.
The Committee began the hearing by asking the nominee for a statement.

The nominee stated that he was a normal citizen who in his retirement was running a small business.

The nominee highlighted his long career with COM-FSM (1989-2018).

He emphasized he was very familiar with the COM-FSM administration, as well as, the needs of the nation in his specialty of career training in the vocational area.
When asked about the relationships he has with the administration at COM-FSM the nominee stated he maintained a good working relationship with the College leadership and had always been able to resolve differences in a productive way.

When questioned about what he saw as the priority projects for the College the nominee stated that more people need to be trained in the vocational areas and the construction businesses in FSM would greatly benefit from being able to hire our own citizens.
The nominee was also in favor of promoting lifelong learning and wider assistance of the community in the enhancing of skills for those in the middle of their careers.

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22-29 RE: C.R.

NO.

22-97/EDUCATION SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF MR. JEFFERY S. ARNOLD FOR COM- FSM BOARD OF REGENTS, REPRESENTING CHUUK STATE.
JANUARY, 28 2022 The chair of the Board of Regents stated that they were in favor of this nomination and would like to see the post filled so more work can be carried out.

Both the Acting President and the chair of the Board of Regents stated they supported the nomination.

The nominee stated he was honored to be considered for the post and was committed to doing his utmost.

He further stated he was committed to the mission of the College and would do his best to adhere to all guidelines.
When asked specific questions about the College endowment fund he stated he had not yet had the opportunity to look into this matter but would seek guidance from other members and the expert financial advisor.

The issue was raised regarding the nominee representing Chuuk but actually residing in Pohnpei.

The nominee responded that he enjoys a good relationship with Chuuk State government leadership and a large number of people in the Chuuk community.
He is in regular contact with the Chuuk community and was able to travel there when necessary.

The Committee notes that both the President and Chuuk State leadership are supportive of this nomination.

The Committee defers to their selection in this matter.

Further, no negative comments were made regarding the nomination at the hearing, and your Committee has received no information casting an adverse light on the nomination.

The Committee is satisfied with the nominee's qualifications and his ability.
All witnesses spoke well of the nominee.

Your Committee believes this nominee should be confirmed, and so - 3 - STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

22-29 RE: C.R.

NO.

22-97/EDUCATION SUBJECT: NOMINATION OF MR. JEFFERY S. ARNOLD FOR COM- FSM BOARD OF REGENTS, REPRESENTING CHUUK STATE.

JANUARY, 28 2022 recommends that Mr. Jeffery S. Arnold be confirmed as the board member representing Chuuk for the COM-FSM Board of Regents.

Your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of C.R.No.
22-97, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto.

Respectfully submitted, /s/ Joseph J. Urusemal Joseph J. Ursemal, chairman Aren B. Palik vice chairman /s/ Aren B. Palik /s/ Wesley W. Simina Wesley W. Simina, member Ferny S. Perman, member /s/ Ferny S. Perman ___________________________ /s/ Florencio S. Harper Esmond B. Moses member Florencio S. Harper, member ___________________________ Perpetua S. Konman, member - 4 -