HI HR50

Requests the Board of Regents and President of the University of Hawaii to give preference to local candidates when hiring for executive personnel positions.

Notes the University of Hawaii has a history of hiring out-of-state candidates for positions including University President, Manoa Chancellor, Athletic Director, and Football Coach.

Cites that the University has paid search firms up to $90,000 to recruit out-of-state candidates and over $2,500,000 in contract buyouts for various executive personnel over the last twelve years.

Asserts that qualified local candidates with ties to Hawaii may be overlooked due to the University's preference for out-of-state hires.

Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Chair of the Board of Regents, and President of the University of Hawaii.