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Updated 01/31/2026 KKP
BOARD OF ETHICS FACT SHEET
Purpose: To interpret the County’s Code of Ethics for officers, employees, and the
public; receive and initiate complaints; conduct hearings on violations
and render opinions.
Authority: Hawai’i County Charter, Section 14-5
Appointment: Mayor with Council approval. Normal five-year staggered terms.
Full Membership: Seven members (4 quorum).
Specific Representation: None required.
Requirements: Members must be residents of the County.
Meetings: Once a month, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Financial Disclosure: Members must file confidential financial disclosures within 20 working
days of taking the oath of office. Thereafter, annual disclosures must be
filed on or before January 31st. The disclosures are confidential and will
be kept on file by the Board of Ethics. County Code, Chapter 2, Section
2-91.1.
Reappointment: Following the expiration of a term, no member may be reappointed for
at least two years.
Qualities: Respected by the community as being community-minded and oriented.
Able to focus on the community needs as a whole without catering to
special or self-interest.
Current Members and Paul Paiva 12/31/2028
Term Expiration: Lisa Fukumitsu 12/31/2027
David Bruno 12/31/2029
Erick Allende 12/31/2026
VACANT 12/31/2027
VACANT 12/31/2027
VACANT 12/31/2030
Contact Person: Khayla-Lei Peiler (Secretary)
boardofethics@hawaiicounty.gov
(808) 961-8251
Attorney Assigned: Cameron Takamura (Deputy Corporation Counsel)
*The information on this sheet is condensed. For full information, see appropriate sections of the County
Charter, County Code, and/or Hawai’i Revised Statutes.