About Guam Ethics Commission

The Guam Ethics Commission is an independent and autonomous instrumentality within the Government of Guam, whose purpose is to hold officers and employees accountable to the Ethical standards established in Guam law. The Ethics Commission shall prescribe a process for receiving complaints, investigating the facts, conducting hearings, and rendering opinions on whether any violation of the standard of conduct for officials and employees have been violated.

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The Guam Ethics Commission's mandate is to uplift the public's confidence in government employees, programs, and operations by ensuring the practice and promotion of the highest standards of ethical behavior in the government of Guam.

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  • Calendar of Events and Announcements

    Calendar of Events

    • December 15, 2023 Ethics in Government Training Program (In-Person Training) Register by clicking here
    • January 19, 2024 Ethics in Government Training Program (In-Person Training) Register by clicking here

    Announcements

    • October 25, 2023

      INVITATION FOR BID BID NO.: GETHC-001-24 FOR: TELEPHONE AND INTERNET SERVICES

      GUAM ETHICS COMMISSION

      Kumisión i Ginihan Areklamenton Guåhan

      Telephone: (671) 969-5625 | Email: [email protected]

      OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 09, 2023 | TIME: 10:00AM PLACE: ZOOM Meeting ID: 876 733 0322 | Password: ethics

      The bid package will be available at the GETHC located at 134 W. Soledad Ave. BOH Building Suite 406, Hagåtña GU 96910 commencing on date of advertisement up to the opening date as stated above or can be downloaded on the government of Guam Notices Website: www.notices.guam.gov (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12VjEuVWLP9ROSt14isUfFHE0awzSYEm?usp=sharing) and here.

      Prospective bidders should register current contact information with GETHC to ensure receipt of all notices regarding any changes or updates to the IFB. The procuring agency will not be liable for failure to provide notice to any party who did not register current contact information.

      Download Notice-Stay of Procurement

    • October 2, 2023

      Guam Ethics Commission Takes Action on 15 Ethics Complaints, Continues to Promote Ethical Conduct in Public Sector

      GUAM — The Guam Ethics Commission conducted its regular meeting on Friday, September 29th, during which it addressed 15 ongoing ethics complaints. The proceedings, carried out in private, resulted in the Commission deciding to forward seven of the complaints to the Attorney General's office for criminal investigation. Meanwhile, six cases were dismissed due to either no violation being documented, or the issue being dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The 15 cases are the latest complaints addressed by the Commission bringing the total to 53 cases since the Commission began accepting complaints in March 2022.

      "The Ethics Commission is fully dedicated to its mandate," affirmed Jesse Quenga, Executive Director of the Guam Ethics Commission. "We believe these seven complaints are significant enough to warrant further investigation by the attorney general's office. One of our core objectives is to maintain ethical conduct and ensure government accountability. In pursuit of these values, the Commission will persist in its rigorous investigative processes and promoting ethics training."

      A particular focus of the Commission is to uphold the highest ethical standards within the public sector. They remain committed to ensuring thorough investigation of all complaints and enforcing necessary action when required.

      In addition to its enforcement responsibilities, the Commission also oversees mandatory ethics training for all public employees and elected officials in line with Public Law 36-25. The training aims to ensure comprehensive understanding of ethical obligations and responsibilities amongst public officials.

      During the September 29th meeting, it was reported that a total of 578 additional employees attended the ethics training just in the month of September. This brings the total number of employees who have completed the mandatory Ethics in Government program to over 5,000. Efforts to work with all government departments to ensure full compliance with Public Law 36-25 
      continue.

      The Guam Ethics Commission strongly believes that by fulfilling its primary objectives of providing ethics training to government officials and adjudicating ethics complaints, it will effectively reinforce the significance of upholding ethical standards within the government.

      Guam Ethics Commission Takes Action on 15 Ethics Complaints, Continues to Promote Ethical Conduct in Public Sector

      Government employees attend an ethics training conducted by Atty. Vince Camacho at the Sinajana Central Community Arts Hall on September 8th.

      Guam Ethics Commission Takes Action on 15 Ethics Complaints, Continues to Promote Ethical Conduct in Public Sector

      Executive Director Jesse Quenga addresses attendees at an ethics training workshop held on September 8, 2023 at the Sinajana Central Community Arts Hall.

    • September 22, 2023

      Notice of Regular Meeting

      GUAM ETHICS COMMISSION

      Kumisión i Ginihan Areklamenton Guåhan

      The Guam Ethics Commission regular meeting is to be conducted on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the GEthC conference room

      Suite 406 - 4 th Floor Bank of Hawaii Building in Hagåtña and Online Via Zoom.

      Meeting ID: 876 733 0322 Passcode: ethics

      The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube via:
      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnPm89nLvvK0d0kx0mtcgA
      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9mEuPlRFZL2BUGBASU0imA

      AGENDA
      • Call to Order / Roll Call of Members
      • Approval of Minutes
        • July 14 - Regular Meeting
      • Executive Director's Report
      • Old Business - none
      • New Business
        • 2023 Ethics Training Compliance Report
        • Commission to Act on the following cases:
          ETH-22-004-UT-201
          ETH-22-005-COI-202
          ETH-22-012-COI-202
          ETH-22-013-COI-202
          ETH-23-102-UT-202
          ETH-23-119-UT-202
          ETH-23-107-OT-202
          ETH-23-110-OT-201
          ETH-23-112-UT-202
          ETH-23-113-UT-201
          ETH-23-114-UT-201
          ETH-23-115-COI-202
          ETH-23-116-UT-201
          ETH-23-117-UT-201
          ETH-23-118-UT-201
      • Closed Proceedings - 4 GCA 15 §15401

        ETH-23-102-UT-202
        ETH-23-107-OT-202
        ETH-23-110-OT-201
        ETH-23-112-UT-202
        ETH-23-113-UT-201
        ETH-23-114-UT-201
        ETH-23-115-COI-202
        ETH-23-116-UT-201
        ETH-23-117-UT-201
        ETH-23-118-UT-201
        ETH-23-119-UT-202
        ETH-22-004-UT-201
        ETH-22-005-COI-202
        ETH-22-012-COI-202
        ETH-22-013-COI-202
      • Announcements
      • Adjournment

      For special accommodations or other assistance, please call the
      Guam Ethics Commission at (671) 969-5625.
      This ad was paid for with Guam Ethics Commission funds.

    • July 7, 2023

      Notice of Regular Meeting

      GUAM ETHICS COMMISSION

      Kumisión i Ginihan Areklamenton Guåhan

      The Guam Ethics Commission regular meeting is to be conducted on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the GEthC conference room

      Suite 406 – 4th Floor Bank of Hawaii Building in Hagåtña and Online Via Zoom.

      Meeting ID: 876 733 0322 Passcode: ethics

      The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube via: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnPm89nLvvK0d0kx0mtcgA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9mEuPlRFZL2BUGBASU0imA

      AGENDA
      • Call to Order / Roll Call of Members
      • Approval of Minutes - April 28, 2023 – Regular Meeting
      • Executive Director's Report
      • Old Business - none
      • New Business
        • Review and Approve Annual Summary of Opinion
        • Commission to Act on the following Advisory Opinion: AO-23-002
        • Commission to Act on the following cases: ETH-22-004-UT-201| ETH-22-005-COI-202 | ETH-22-012-COI-202 ETH-22-013-COI-202 | ETH-23-101-OT-201 | ETH-23-103-OT-202 ETH-23-104-OT-202 | ETH-23-105-OT-202 | ETH-23-106-OT-201 ETH-23-108-OT-201 | ETH-23-109-OT-201 | ETH-23-110-OT-201 ETH-23-111-OT-202
      • Closed Proceedings - 4 GCA 15 §15401
        ETH-22-004-UT-201 | ETH-22-005-COI-202 | ETH-22-012-COI-202 ETH-22-013-COI-202 | ETH-23-101-OT-201 | ETH-23-102-UT-202 ETH-23-103-OT-202 | ETH-23-104-OT-202 | ETH-23-105-OT-202 ETH-23-106-OT-201 | ETH-23-107-OT-202 | ETH-23-108-OT-201 ETH-23-109-OT-201 | ETH-23-110-OT-201 | ETH-23-111-OT-202 ETH-23-112-UT-202 | ETH-23-113-UT-201 | ETH-23-114-UT-201 ETH-23-115-COI-202
      • Announcements
      • Adjournment

      For special accommodations or other assistance, please call the
      Guam Ethics Commission at (671) 969-5625.
      This ad was paid for with Guam Ethics Commission funds.

    • April 21, 2023

      Notice of Regular Meeting

      GUAM ETHICS COMMISSION

      Kumisión i Ginihan Areklamenton Guåhan

      The Guam Ethics Commission regular meeting is to be conducted on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 12-30 p.m. at the GEthC conference room

      Suite 406 - 4 th Floor Bank of Hawaii Building in Hagåtña and Online Via Zoom.

      Meeting ID: 876 733 0322 Passcode: ethics

      The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube via: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnPm89nLvvK0d0kx0mtcgA

      Regular Meeting Friday, April 28, 2023

      AGENDA
      • Call to Order / Roll Call of Members
      • Approval of Minutes
        • January 31, 2023 - Regular Meeting
      • Executive Director's Report
      • Old Business - none
      • New Business
        • Review and Approve Amended Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Spending Plan.
        • Review and Approve Notice of Intent to Award IFB No. GETHC-001-23 Office Space Lease
        • Review and Approve Annual Performance Evaluation for Staff and Pay Adjustment
        • Commission to Act on the following cases:
          ETH-22-011-UT-203
          ETH-22-019-CI-202
          ETH-22-002-UT-201
          ETH-22-001-UT-201
          ETH-22-035-UT-201
        • Commission to Act on the following Advisory Opinions:
          AO-23-001 | AO-23-002
      • Closed Proceedings - 4 GCA 15 §15401

        ETH-22-011-U7-203
        ETH-22-001-UT-201
        ETH-22-012-COI-202
        ETH-23-102-UT-202
        ETH-22-201-COI-204
        ETH-23-107-OT-202
        ETH-23-110 OT-201
        ETH-22-019.C1-202
        ETH-22-035-UT-201
        ETH-22-004-UT-201
        ETH-23-103-07-202
        ETH-23-105 OT-202
        ETH-23-108 OT-201
        ETH-23-111-07-202
        ETH-22-002-UT-201
        ETH-23-101-07-201
        ETH-22-005-COI-202
        ETH-23-104-0T-202
        ETH-23-106-07-201
        ETH-23-09-0T-201
      • Announcements
      • Adjournment

      For special accommodations or other assistance, please call the
      Guam Ethics Commission at (671) 969-5625.
      This ad was paid for with Guam Ethics Commission funds.