By B.J. Reyes

The Honolulu City Council is one step closer to naming a new city clerk.

A search committee formed at the beginning of the year has recommended acting City Clerk Bernice K. N. Mau.

Mau has served as acting clerk since January, after Denise DeCosta retired from the post.

The search committee submitted its report and recommendation to the City Council on May 26. The Council, if it chooses to accept the recommendation, must approve it through a resolution.

A total of 36 applicants sought the position. The search committee, in its report, said it narrowed the field to five who were then interviewed on May 20 and 22.

Before serving as acting clerk, Mau was the deputy city clerk and council assistance administrator. In her resume, Mau states she has been in public service for 38 years, 25 of which have been with the Office of the City Clerk.

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