The following people have applied or have been nominated for unpaid positions on the Hawaii Board of Certified Shorthand Reporters (* indicates the applicant/nominee is an incumbent):

Name	Current Employment/Position
Kurt T. Faut	Judiciary/CSR #418
Beth Kelly*	Judiciary/CSR #235
Theresa Reese	Judiciary/CSR #428
Ralph Rosenberg	Ralph Rosenberg Court Reporters/CSR #179
Candace Tasoe	Human Resources Specialist, member of the Administrative Director’s staff

The Board examines applicants for certification as Hawaii certified shorthand reporters and proposes rules and regulations for (1) testing, licensing, and supervision of certified shorthand reporters, (2) standards governing conduct of Hawaii certified shorthand reporters, and (3) discipline, censure, suspension or revocation of certification. Members have staggered three-year terms.

Comments about the character or qualifications of any applicant or nominee must be submitted by October 23, 2009, to the Judiciary Public Affairs Office, by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, by facsimile to 539-4801 or by e-mail to pao@courts.state.hi.us.

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Contact: Marsha Kitagawa, 539-4909