The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission created by a term expiring June 30.
The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission created by a term expiring June 30.
The council also is seeking nominees to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Campaign Spending Commission.
Members of both commissions serve on a voluntary basis. Travel expenses incurred by neighbor island commissioners to attend meetings on Oahu will be reimbursed.
Applicants must be U. S. citizens, residents of Hawaii and may not hold any other public office.
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 five commission members are responsible for investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions and enforcing decisions issued by the commission. The Hawaii State Constitution prohibits members of the Ethics Commission “from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns.”
The primary duty of the five members of the Campaign Spending Commission is to supervise campaign contributions and expenditures.
Commissioners may not participate in political campaigns or contribute to candidates or political committees.
The governor will select the commissioners from a list of nominees submitted by the Judicial Council.
Interested persons should submit an application along with a résumé and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity) postmarked by March 13 to Judicial Council, Hawaii Supreme Court, 417 S. King St., Second Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-2902.
Applications are available on the Hawaii State Judiciary website or by calling the Judicial Council at 539-4702.