HI SR76

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's history of hiring out-of-state candidates for positions including University President, Manoa Chancellor, Athletic Director, and Football Coach.

Cites that the University paid over $2,500,000 in contract buyouts for executive personnel over the last twelve years, many of whom were out-of-state hires.

Points out the University currently hired a search firm for up to $90,000 to recruit a new Athletic Director.

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