The Judicial Council announced today that it will continue to accept applications to fill a vacancy on the Hawai`i State Ethics Commission through Jan. 31, 2007, and encourages all interested persons to submit an application. The vacancy is a result of the resignation of Boyd T. McCleary, who has accepted an employment opportunity on the mainland. The successful applicant will fill Mr. McCleary’s term which expires on June 30, 2010.

Applicants must be United States citizens, residents of the State of Hawai`i, and may not hold any other public office. The Ethics Commission regulates the ethics of all 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. The Hawai`i State Constitution prohibits members of the Ethics Commission “from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns.”

Applications, along with a resume and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant’s character and integrity) should be submitted no later than close of business on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 to: Judicial Council, Hawai`i Supreme Court, 417 S. King Street, Second Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813-2902.

Form applications are available from the Judiciary website at www.courts.state.hi.us. Applications may also be obtained from the Public Affairs Office, Room 206-C, Ali`iolani Hale, 417 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813 or by calling the Judicial Council at 539-4702.

Download the application form (requires Adobe Acrobat)

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Contact:Marsha E. Kitagawa, 539-4909