The Judicial Council is seeking applicants to fill one upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission. The term will run from July 1, 2019-June 30, 2023.
Members of the commission 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 cannot occupy 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 state constitution prohibits members of the state Ethics Commission from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns.
The Judicial Council nominates two individuals for each vacancy on the commission. The nominees’ names are sent to the governor, who selects one for appointment.
Anyone interested should submit an application along with a resume and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity) postmarked by Feb. 28 to: Judicial Council, Hawaii Supreme Court, 417 S. King St., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813-2902.
Applications are available on the Hawaii State Judiciary website or by calling the Judicial Council at 539-4702.