Ethics Commission
Hawaii State Ethics Commission
HSEC
55/100
Summary
The 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.
Independence Scorecard
55/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Hawaii Constitution, Article XIV (Code of Ethics); Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 84
- Citation
- Haw. Const. art. XIV; Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-1 to 84-44
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state employees, elected officers, and officials