The Judicial Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission. A seat is open with the departure of Jacqueline Kido. The successful applicant will complete her term, which expires on June 30, 2015. Applicants
The Judicial Council is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission.
A seat is open with the departure of Jacqueline Kido.
The successful applicant will complete her term, which expires on June 30, 2015.
Applicants must be a U. S. citizen, resident of the State of Hawai‘i and may not hold any other public office.
The Hawai‘i State Constitution prohibits members of the Ethics Commission “from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns.”
Applicants from all islands may apply. Travel expenses incurred by neighbor island members to attend meetings on O‘ahu will be reimbursed.
The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists and state employees with the exception of judges, who are governed by the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
The Ethics Commission is responsible for investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions and enforcing decisions issued by the Commission.
Interested persons should submit an application, a resume and three letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant’s character and integrity and mail it by Aug. 22 to: Judicial Council, Hawai‘i Supreme Court, 417 S. King St., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813-2902.
An application is available on the Judiciary website or can be obtained from the Communications and Community Relations Office, Room 212, Ali‘iolani Hale, 417 South King St., Honolulu, or by calling the Judicial Council at 539-4702.
