Friday is the deadline to apply for the Hawaii State Ethics Commission, the Judicial Council said.

The vacancy will occur on June 30 when the term of Robert Bean expires.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of the State of Hawai'i, and may not hold any other public office.

The Ethics Commission regulates the ethics of all legislators, registered lobbyists and state employees (with the exception of judges, who are governed by the Commission on Judicial Conduct).

The Ethics Commission is responsible for investigating complaints, providing advisory opinions and enforcing decisions issued by the commission. The Hawai'i State Constitution prohibits members of the Ethics Commission "from taking an active part in political management or political campaigns."

Interested persons should submit an application along with a resume and three letters of recommendation (attesting to the applicant's character and integrity) no later than close of business Friday, to the Judicial Council, Hawai'i Supreme Court, 417 S. King St., Second Floor, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813-2902.

Application forms are available on the Judiciary Web site at www.courts.state.hi.us.

Applicants may also be obtained from the Public Affairs Office, Room 206-C, Ali'iolani Hale, 417 S. King St. Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 or by calling the Judicial Council at 539-4702.