The state Judicial Council is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission created by the expiration of the term of Commissioner Susan DeGuzman on June 30.
The state Judicial Council is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission created by the expiration of the term of Commissioner Susan DeGuzman on June 30.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Hawaii residents and cannot hold any other public office. The Hawaii State Constitution prohibits members of the Ethics Commission “from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns.”
Applicants from all islands can apply. Travel expenses incurred by Neighbor Island members to attend meetings on Oahu 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 five commission members are responsible for investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions and enforcing decisions issued by the commission.
Interested residents should submit an application, resume and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity) postmarked by Friday, March 18, to: Judicial Council, Hawaii Supreme Court, 417 S. King St., Second Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813-2902.
An application is available on the Judiciary website (http://www.courts.state.hi.us/docs/jud/JudCouncilApp_7_03.pdf) or can be obtained from the Communications and Community Relations Office, Room 212, Aliiolani Hale, 417 S. King St. in Honolulu, or by calling the Judicial Council at 539-4702.