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.

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

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

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.

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.

The Guam Ethics Commission is accepting applications for an ETHICS INVESTIGATION AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER II. Interested applicants should submit their job application at the Department of Administration, Human Resources Division 2nd floor, ITC building, Tamuning, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodation should contact this office prior to any scheduled examinations or interviews. Department of Administration office will be accepting applications electronically. Please email your applications to: [email protected].

Minimum Qualification: One (1) year work experience as an Ethics Investigation and Compliance Officer I or two (2) years of equivalent work experience, and a Baccalaureate degree in public or business administration, human resources, criminal justice or related fields from a recognized or accredited institution of higher learning.

Necessary Special Qualification: Must possess and maintain a valid Guam’s Driver’s License.

For more information, call or visit the Department of Administration, Human Resources Division at (671)475-1141/1128. ln addition, job announcements and employment application forms are accessible to download at Department of Administration's website at www.hr.doa.guam.gov. For further information, you may email [email protected]."

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