The Hawaii State Ethics Commission is currently accepting applications for Executive Director to replace former executive director and chief legal counsel, Leslie Kondo. The Legislature appointed Kondo as the new state auditor in April; his eight-year term began May 1.

Kondo spent the last five years cracking down on certain activities by lawmakers and issuing strict interpretations of the state ethics code. While no longer monitoring legislative ethics, Kondo believes his new position will allow him to continue to promote public confidence in state government.