2008-08-11_Reminder_on_Campaign_Restrictions_for_all_County_Officers_and_Employees

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2. Using state personnel during state time for the purpose of performing campaign tasks or activities. 3. Using the state mail or messenger service for campaign purposes. 4. Using state computers or e-mail accounts for campaign purposes. 5. Soliciting campaign contributions or campaign assistance by sending letters addressed to state officials or employees at their state offices. 6. Using one's state position to give unwarranted advantages or preferential treatment to campaigns. The State Ethics Code prohibits state officials, employees,legislators,and board and commission members from using their official positions to coerce campaign contributions or campaign assistance from anyone. State officials,employees, legislators, and board and commission members should also avoid combining official business with campaign solicitations. 7. Selling fundraiser tickets to, or soliciting the purchase of fundraiser tickets from, subordinates or businesses or persons supervised or inspected. 8. Candidates walking through state agencies to meet with state employees for campaign purposes. The State Ethics Commission believes that the State Ethics Code prohibits candidates from being allowed to walk through state agencies to meet with state employees for campaign purposes. STATE SEAL: The state seal may not be used by a state official or employee in conjunction with campaigning if such use gives the state official or employee or another any unwarranted advantage or preferential treatment in violation of section 84-13, HRS. State officials and employees are advised to contact the State Ethics Commission for advice before using the state seal on campaign materials. Anyone using the state seal in conjunction with a campaign may also wish to contact the Office of the Attorney General regarding the application of section 5-6, HRS. MISDEMEANOR FOR FUNDRAISING IN GOVERNMENT FACILITIES: In addition to the State Ethics Code, HRS section 11-203.5 makes it a misdemeanorfor any person to solicit a campaign contribution in a government facility used for official duties by a state or county employee. This law does not apply to certain government facilities that are permitted to be used for political activities. HRS section 11-203.5 is part of the campaign spending law. Questions concerning this law should be directed to the State Campaign Spending Commission. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE STATE ETHICS CODE: An administrative fine of up to$500 for each violation. Disciplinary action such as reprimand, probation, demotion, suspension,or discharge. Any favorable state action is voidable,and the Attorney General may pursue all legal and equitable remedies. FURTHER INFORMATION/COMPLAINTS: Anyone in need of further information or who wishes to report an apparent violation of the State Ethics Code may call the State Ethics Commission at (808) 587-0460. 1001 Bishop St., American Savings Bank Tower 970 • P. O. Box 616 • Honolulu, HI 96809 Visit our website at http://www.hawaii.gov/ethics (Revised: 7/06)