Petition 2021-02 - Informal Advisory Opinion (07-14-21)

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v BEFORE THE BOARD OF ETHICS COUNTY OF HAWAI`I In the Matter of the Petition by I PETITION NO. 2021-02 Laine Malson, Petitioner. I INFORMAL ADVISORY OPINION Hearing: February 8, 2021 INFORMAL ADVISORY OPINION By Petition filed on January 12, 2021 with the Hawaii County Board of Ethics (hereinafter referred to as "Board"), Laine Malson, (hereinafter referred to as "Petitioner") stated he recently accepted a part-time job with the County of Hawai'i ("County") as a golf course starter and will start work on February 16, 2021. Petitioner also works as sales consultant for BEI Hawaii, which has contracts with the County. Petitioner requests an opinion from the Board regarding whether there is a conflict of interest for him under the facts presented. Petitioner requested a closed hearing which was denied by the Board and the meeting was held in open session. At its duly noticed meeting of February 8, 2021, the Board reviewed and considered the above -captioned Petition pursuant to Rule 4 of the Rules and Practice and Procedure of the Board of Ethics. Petitioner attended the meeting and provided testimony. The Board, having deliberated and considered and giving appropriate weight to the testimony and evidence submitted by the Petitioner, and having considered the arguments presented, hereby renders the following Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. To the extent that any of these Findings of Fact are Conclusions of Law, they are to be so construed.