About Us
What We Do
Statue of King Kamehameha III at Thomas Square Park. He established Hawai‘i’s motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono — “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.”
The Honolulu Ethics Commission advances the standards of ethical conduct in city 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 city officers 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 city 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 officers, employees, board and commission members, councilmembers, and candidates for city elective office. Annual financial disclosures DEADLINE: January 31st.
Administers and enforces the city’s lobbying laws. Lobbyist registration forms and annual reports DEADLINE: January 10th.
Contact Us
We are interested in your comments, suggestions and concerns regarding ethics or this website.
Please contact us at ethics@honolulu.gov to let us know what you think.