Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Date:04/19/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:08:11 AM to 08:20 AM
Gordon
*
Madden
*
Place:HCR 0109
May M.
X
McElhany
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Fitz-Gerald
X
Representative Romanoff
Romanoff
X
This Report was prepared by
Cathy Eslinger
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Report from Audit Committee-

08:11 AM

The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Speaker Romanoff.

08:12 AM

Senator Taylor, Chair, Legislative Audit Committee, discussed the vacancy being created by JoAnn Hill's resignation. He reviewed the process that the Legislative Audit Committee undertook in the search for a new State Auditor. Senator Taylor introduced Sally Symanski, currently Deputy State Audit, as the candidate for State Auditor. He indicated that committee members had been provided with specific information about the constitutional and statutory process for appointment of a State Auditor and information about Ms. Symanski's qualifications.

08:14 AM

Senator Takis, Vice-Chair, Legislative Audit Committee, commented further on the interview process that was utilized to identify a top candidate, and indicated that the decision of the Legislative Audit Committee to nominate Ms. Symanski was unanimous. Senator Takis reviewed Ms. Symanksi's qualifications. Senator Fitz-Gerald commented on and complimented the work of the Office of State Auditor.



08:16 AM

JoAnn Hill, State Auditor, expressed her appreciation for General Assembly's support for the work of the Office of State Auditor.

08:18 AM

Senator Taylor made concluding remarks about the Office of the State Auditor. Ms. Symanski discussed her goals for continuing the work of the Office of State Auditor. Senator Taylor commented that the next step would be formal approval of Ms. Symanski's appointment by the House and Senate. Speaker Romanoff made final remarks about the process.

08:19 AM

The committee adjourned.