Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power: audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Hawaii State Auditor is appointed by a majority vote of the combined membership of both houses of the Legislature to an eight-year term, and the position is established in the state...
Read scorecard → 02 AuditCreated by Act 179 (2019), HRS Ch. 353L, the HCSOC oversees Hawaii's correctional system from within the Attorney General's office as an independent body. Five civilian members are appointed...
Read scorecard → 03 OmbudsmanThe Hawaii Ombudsman is a constitutional officer appointed by a majority vote of the combined membership of both houses of the Legislature to a six-year term. The office investigates complaints...
Read scorecard → 04 Ethics CommissionThe Hawaii State Ethics Commission is constitutionally established under Article XIV and enforces the Code of Ethics for all state employees and officers. Five members are appointed by the Governor.
Read scorecard → 05 Civilian ReviewThe LESB (est. 2018, HRS Ch. 139) is Hawaii's POST-equivalent decertification board housed within but independent of the Department of the Attorney General. Its 15 voting members include 9 LE...
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