Hagåtña, GUAM — February 19, 2025 - The Guam Ethics Commission announces a leadership transition as Executive Director Jesse Quenga prepares to vacate his position effective February 23, 2025. The Commission extends its deepest gratitude to Mr. Quenga for his visionary leadership and groundbreaking contributions to ethical governance on Guam.

Since serving as the Commission’s inaugural Executive Director, Mr. Quenga has laid a strong foundation for ethical standards across Government of Guam operations. During his tenure, he established the Commission’s operational framework, championed key public laws to modernize ethical compliance, and achieved 100% participation in mandatory ethics training for 12,000 government employees. Under Mr. Quenga's stewardship, the Commission successfully adjudicated and closed 76 complaints, with 8 cases referred for prosecution. His efforts also elevated Guam's global presence through representation in the Council of Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) and inclusion in the Ethics Blue Book.

The Commission has adopted a resolution appointing Reuben Bugarin, Ethics Investigation and Compliance Officer II as Acting Executive Director to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of its mission to uphold integrity in public service. The search for a permanent Executive Director is currently underway, with the establishment of an ad hoc committee tasked with recommending a candidate to the full Commission for confirmation.

“Our work remains steadfast,” said Commission Chairwoman Daphne Leon Guerrero, “to promote and safeguard ethical practices within the Government of Guam. Upholding the standards set by Mr. Quenga will be our continued focus as we usher in this transition in leadership.”

For inquiries or further information, please contact Acting Executive Director Reuben Bugarin at [email protected] or call (671) 969-5625.

About the Guam Ethics Commission

The Guam Ethics Commission is an independent and autonomous entity of the government of
Guam. The 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.

Media Contact:

Reuben Bugarin
Acting Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (671) 969-5625

The Guam Ethics Commission regular meeting is to be conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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
  • January 30, 2025 – Regular Meeting
• Executive Director’s Report
• Executive Session - 5 GCA 8 §8111

• Closed Proceedings - 4 GCA 15 §15401

  ETH-23-110-OT-201 | ETH-23-115-COI-202 | ETH-23-122-UT-201
  ETH-24-002-UT-202 | ETH-24-003-UT-202 | ETH-24-015-UT-202
• Unfinished Business - none
• New Business
  • Commission to Act on the Following Cases:
    ETH-23-110-OT-201 | ETH-23-115-COI-202 | ETH-23-122-UT-201 | ETH-24-015-UT-202
  • Executive Director Annual Performance Evaluation and Work Status Change Request
  • Review and Approve Amended GEthC Policy 3: Ethics Complaint Procedures
• 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.

The Guam Ethics Commission regular meeting is to be conducted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 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
  • November 15, 2024 – Regular Meeting
• Executive Director's Report

• Closed Proceedings - 4 GCA 15 §15401

  ETH-23-110-OT-201 | ETH-23-115-COI-202 | ETH-23-122-UT-201
  ETH-24-002-UT-202 | ETH-24-003-UT-202 | ETH-24-008-UT-202
  ETH-24-009-UT-202 | ETH-24-010-UT-202 | ETH-24-011-UT-201
  ETH-24-012-UT-201 | ETH-24-013-OT-202 | ETH-24-014-COI-201
  ETH-24-015-UT-202
• Unfinished Business
  • Review and Approve Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request
  • Review and Approve Draft Commission Logo
• New Business
  • Commission to Act on the Following Cases:
    ETH-24-002-UT-202 | ETH-24-003-UT-202 | ETH-24-008-UT-202
    ETH-24-009-UT-202 | ETH-24-010-UT-202 | ETH-24-011-UT-201
    ETH-24-012-UT-201 | ETH-24-013-OT-202 | ETH-24-014-COI-201
    ETH-24-015-UT-202
  • Election of Officers
• Executive Session 5 GCA 8 §8111
• 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.

CLOSING DATE: December 20, 2024

The Guam Ethics Commission is accepting applications for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Interested applicants should contact the Guam Ethics Commission by emailing Jesse Quenga at [email protected] for additional information regarding requirements, qualifications, and to receive a full job description.

Minimum Qualification: A master’s degree or the equivalent from a US accredited institution with five (5) years management experience; or: a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from a US accredited institution with seven (7) years management experience.

THIS ADVERTISEMENT WAS PAID FOR WITH GOVERNMENT FUNDS BY THE GUAM ETHICS COMMISSION.

The Guam Ethics Commission regular meeting is to be conducted on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.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
  • August 30, 2024 – Regular Meeting
• Executive Director's Report

• Closed Proceedings - 4 GCA 15 §15401

  ETH-23-110-OT-201 | ETH-23-115-COI-202 | ETH-23-122-UT-201
  ETH-24-002-UT-202 | ETH-24-003-UT-202 | ETH-24-008-UT-202
  ETH-24-009-UT-202 | ETH-24-010-UT-202 | ETH-24-011-UT-201
  ETH-24-012-UT-201 | ETH-24-013-OT-202 | ETH-24-014-COI-201
• Unfinished Business
  • Review and Approve Advisory Opinion (AO-24-001)
• New Business
  • Commission to Act on the Following Case:
    ETH-24-014-COI-201| ETH-24-003-UT-202 | ETH-24-010-UT-202
    ETH-24-011-UT-201 | ETH-24-012-UT-201| ETH-24-013-OT-202
  • Review and Approve Ethics in Government Program Training Fee for Fiscal Year 2025
  • Review Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request
  • Review and Approve Draft Commission Logo
  • Executive Director and Staff Travel Request
  • Commission Boardsmanship Training / Education Program P.L. 32-031
• Executive Session 5 GCA 8 §8111
• 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.