The Honolulu Ethics Commission advances the standards of ethical conduct in government as expressed in the Revised Charter and the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu. The purpose of these laws and the Commission's work is to improve and maintain public confidence in government officials and employees. The Ethics Commission:
- Advises and makes recommendations to city employees and officials as well as the public regarding conflicts of interest, acceptance of gifts, misuse of city resources, misuse of official position, representation of clients before city agencies, political activities, and post-employment restrictions.
- Enforces the ethics laws by imposing civil fines or recommending discipline for violations.
- Educates city officers and employees to perform their duties in an ethical manner.
- Administers and enforces the financial disclosure requirements for city officials, employees, board and commission members, council members, and candidates for city elective office.
- Administers and enforces the city's lobbying laws.
Standard Financial Plaza
715 South King Street, Suite 211
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-3091
Telephone: (808) 768-7786
Fax: (808) 768-1283
Email: ethics@honolulu.gov
Charles W. Gall, Esq., Chair (Term Exp: 12-31-14)
Geri Marullo, R.N., Dr.PH, Vice Chair (Term Exp: 12-31-11)
Rachael Wong, Dr.PH, Commissioner (Term Exp: 12-31-13)
Stephen Silva, Commissioner (Term Exp: 12-31-11)
Jeffrey Burroughs, Ph.D., Commissioner (Term Exp: 12-31-14)
Michael A. Lilly, Esq., Commissioner (Term Exp: 12-31-15)
Charles W. Totto, Executive Director and Legal Counsel
Laurie A. Wong, Associate Legal Counsel
Norman N. Fisher, Jr., Legal Clerk
