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Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairman - Con1mittee on Finance & Taxation, General Govemn1ent Operations, and Youth Development I Mina'trentai Tres Na Liheslaturan c;u1lhan I 33n.l Guan1 Legislature JAN Oti 2016 The Honorable Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D. Speaker I Mina 'Trentai Tres na Liheslaturan Guiihan 155 Hesler Place Hagatna, Guam 96910 w VIA: The Honorable Rory J. Respic~ J· /IJ.JjJl lvv Chairman Committee on Rules, Federal, Foreign & Micronesian Affairs, Human & Natural Resources, Election Reform, and Capitol District RE: Committee Report on the Nomination of Cynthia V. Ecube Dear Speaker Won Pat, Hafa adai1 Transmitted herewith is the Committee Report for the nomination of Cynthia V. Ecube to serve as a Member of the Guam Board of Equalization, for a term of four (4) years. Committee votes are as follows: TOCONFTRM TO NOT CONFIRM TO REPORT OUT ONLY TO ABSTAIN TO PLACE IN INACTIVE FILE Respectfully, MICHAEL F.Q. SAN NI OLAS DNA Building, 238 Archbishop Flores St. Suite 407 Hagati\a, Guam 96910 (671) 472 - 64531 [email protected] I www.senatorsannicolas.com Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairman - (~onunittee on Finance & Taxation, General Government C)perations, and Youth Development I tviina'trentai Tre;; Na LiheslahJran Gu&han ! 33rd Guam Legislature COMMITTEE REPORT Nomination of CYNTHIA V. ECUBE As a Member of the Guam Board of Equalization for a Term of Four (4) Years DNA Building, 238 Archbishop Flores St Suite 407 Hagatfla, Guam 96910 (671) 472 - 6453 I [email protected] I www.senatorsannicolas.com Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairman - Comn1ittee on Finance & Taxation, General Govemn1ent Operations, and Youth Developnlent I Mina'lrl'nla1' Tres Na Liheslaturan GuJltan I 3-3rd Guam Legislature JAN O8 2016 MEMORANDUM TO: All Members Committee on Finance & Taxation, General Government Operations, and Youth Development RE: Committee Report on the Nomination of Cynthia V. Ecube Hafa adai! Transmitted herewith is the Committee Report on the nomination of Cynthia V. Ecube to serve as a Member of the Guam Board of Equalization. This report includes the following: • Vote Sheet • Committee Report Digest • Copy of Appointment Letter to the Speaker • Copy of Appointment Packet and Supporting Documents • Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet • Copy of COR Referral of Appointment • Notices of Public Hearing • Copy of the Public Hearing Agenda Please take the appropriate action on the attached vote sheet. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office. CHAEL F.Q. SAN NI OLAS DNA Building, 238 Archbishop Flores St. Suite 407 Haga ma, Guam 9691 O (671) 472- 64531 [email protected] I www.senatorsannicolas.com Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairn1an - Committee on Finance & Taxation, General Government Operations, and Youth f)evelopnlent 1 Mina'trentai Tres N.1 Liheslahlran GiuU1an I 33rd Guam Leglslature COMJ\HTTEE VOTE SHEET Nomination of CYNTHIA V. ECUBE POSITION: Member, Guam Board of Equalization LENGTH OF TERM: Four (4) Years Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairman Senator Mary C. Torres Vice Chairman Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D. Member Vice Speaker Benjamin J.F. Cruz Member f--------------------1---''-+-7""--JL----­ Senator Tina R. Muna Barnes Member >------------------- ----------+----+-----+------------+----+-------~ Senator Rory J. Respicio O , U jW' ~=~~Thomas c:-Aci;----------------""-J.A'l_i[).,{_l _\_ll_W-+-~17 -----------+------+-------- -----------< :/C-(J ~:~:Dennis G. Rodriguez, Jr. ------ ~-~f---+--t/-,-~---,,"4,Y _____ -_ -~+------------------ ----------+------------- ~~=~~:Frank B. Aguon, ,i ;,,:: ~.l/ll_) / -j/' ~:~:Nerissa B. Underivofid, Ph.D. q/f(: I (iF; ---------+-----+--------- ---------- I ----------~---------~----+----'-------+----- -------~------ ------------- -----------+----- Senator James V. Espaldon _-1 Member ~----------------'-------- -~------- ~---~-------- DNA Building, 238 Archbishop Flores St Suite 407 Hagati\a, Guam %910 (671) 472 - 6453 I senatorsannicolas@gmaiLcom I www.senatorsannicolas.com Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas Chairnlan - Committee on Finance & Taxation, General Government Operations, and Youth Developn1ent I lv1ina'trentai Tres Na Liheslaturan Guilhan I 33rd Guanl Legislaturt' COMMITTEE REPORT DIGEST I.OVERVIEW The nomination of Cynthia V. Ecube to serve as a Member of the Guam Board of Equalization, for a term of four (4) years, was made by Governor Edward J.B. Calvo on December 4, 2015. The nomination package was received by the Office of Speaker Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D., on December, 2015, and was subsequently referred by the Committee on Rules to the Committee on Finance & Taxation, General Government Operations, and Youth Development on December 7, 2015. The Committee on Finance & Taxation, General Government Operations, and Youth Development held a public hearing on January 5, 2016, in I Liheslatura's Public Hearing Room. The item on the hearing agenda was the nomination of Ms. Ecube. The hearing convened at 2:04 p.m. and was adjourned at 2: 16 p.m. Public Notice Requirements Public Hearing notices were disseminated via electronic mail to all senators and all main media broadcasting outlets on December 28, 2015, and again on December 31, 2015. Senators Present Senator Michael F.Q. San Nicolas, Committee Chairman Senator Mary C. Torres, Committee Vice Chairwoman Senator Frank B. Aguon, Jr., Committee Member Oral Testimony Cynthia Ecube, Nominee II. TESTIMONY & DISCUSSION Chairwoman Michael San Nicolas convened the hearing on the nomination of Ms. Cynthia Ecube. He yielded the floor to the nominee for her testimony. Ms. Cynthia Ecube spoke about her previous experience as both a member and as chairperson of the Board of Equalization. She stated that her time on the Board has been educational as she was able to learn about the appeals process and the role of the Department of Revenue and Taxation in that process. She also spoke about the importance ofland valuation and subsequent revaluation in Guam done by the government, the latter of which had not been done in more than 20 years. Ms. Ecube stated that her initial experience on the Board began with learning that the Board was six years behind with appeals and that they have since worked to bring the appeals. She explained some of the difficulties faced by the Board and the government in resolving appeals such as the downturn in the economy, the determination of property values, and lawsuits. Ms. Ecube stated that she has enjoyed her time on the Board and asked for favorable consideration from the Legislature on her nomination. DNA Building, 238 Archbishop Flores St. Suite 407 Hagatf\a, Guam 96910 (671) 472 - 6453 I [email protected] I www.senatorsannicolas.com Chairman San Nicolas mentioned that his office has not received any concerns expressed from the public with regards to the work being done by the Board of Equalization. He expressed his support for Ms. Ecube and excitement that she accepted the opportunity to continue her service on the Board. He commended her legal background and commented on how it would benefit the operations of the Board. Senator Frank Aguon commended the nominee for her willingness to continue serving on the Board. l le spoke about her experience in the legal community and how her service as president of the Guam Bar Association demonstrates the confidence in her abilities from her peers. He thanked her and expressed his support for the nomination. Senator Mary Torres commended the nominee for her involvement in the community and for displaying sensitivity to the community for the various issues she takes on. She spoke about the nominee's abilities and characteristics and how they are invaluable assets in whatever tasks she undertakes. She thanked her for her continued service to the government and expressed her support for the nomination. Ms, Ecube thanked the senators for their comments. She stated that her service on the Board has taught her many things and has allowed her to be part of making improvements to the operations of the government in the area of property value and land valuation. She thanked the Legislature for consideration of her nomination. Chairman San Nicolas thanked the nominee and adjourned the hearing. Ill. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee on Finance & Taxation, General Government Operations, and Youth Development hereby reports out the nomination of Cynthia V. Ecube to serve as a member of the Guam Board of Equalization, for a term of four (4) years, with the recommendation iO (A; 1'!fl 12.1-1 EDDIE BAZA CALVO (ioh:rnnr RAY TENORIO /,ir:!Uh-'IUUI( (j'(JW.:'!'not 17 3 jh -11 if() Honorable Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D. ''"" Speaker Oltice of the Speaker l Mina' trentai Tres Na Liheslat11ra11 Guilhan Judith T. \\ 011 Pat. fd.D 155 Hesler Street Hagatfla, Guam %910 1);11(': ......t_a_-_4.._· .... ~;;;...;;o ....~-, .... ·s-;;.· ---- nm~: __I_: ()_'+-"p!Y!_,__ ____ RE: Board Appointment 11.-.... i• ,.,, 11~, --W-'------- Dear Madame Speaker: By virtue of the authority vested in me pursuant to the Organic Act of Guam and the local laws applicable to the following position, I am pleased to transmit the -, following appointment and supporting documents for: --,l APPOINTEE: Cynthia V. Ecube POSITION: Member, Guam Board of Equalization TERM LENGTH: Four (4) years TERM SERVED: August 29, 2015 to August 28, 2019 The appointment is subject to the consent of I Liheslaturan G111/lra11. Please schedule a hearing at your earliest convenience. Se11sem111ente, \ / , ~ 'l"'.v· E IE BAZA CALVO 1140 PJ }_ Hn'- _29.;o .. I L1tz:Hn;1, ( luJn1 '>o'IJ: r1.:L (f\ 71 ) .+7 ~ .;.;(r~ I • F:t'\: lti7 r i t 77_ 4S'.'.fl .. :,:1_ ,, cnTr1r ~U:t1n,;.?ol. • <.'.i/1~nd;1r µudltLi-;o':tl\ EDDIE BAZA CALVO (]u1·cnhw RAV TENORIO /,it'llft!Jl<t!il ( ;O\';'l'Jlr,r LlEL 0 ~~ 2015 Ms. Cynthia V. Ecube, Esq. Dear Ms. Ecube: Thank you for your commitment to serve the> people of Guam. The Calvo­ T('norio administration continues to face unprecedented challenges, both near and long-tenn.
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