Haw. Code. Jud. Cond. 2.13

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As amended through September 30, 2024

Rule 2.13 - Administrative Appointments

(a) In making administrative appointments, a judge:

(1) shall exercise the power of appointment impartially* and on the basis of merit; and

(2) shall avoid nepotism, favoritism, and unnecessary appointments.

(b) RESERVED.

(c) A judge shall not approve compensation of appointees beyond the fair value of services rendered.

Haw. Code. Jud. Cond. 2.13

COMMENT:

[1] Appointees of a judge include assigned counsel, officials such as referees, commissioners, special masters, receivers, and guardians, and personnel such as clerks, secretaries, and bailiffs. Consent by the parties to an appointment or an award of compensation does not relieve the judge of the obligation prescribed by Rule 2.13(a).

[2] For the purposes of this Rule, nepotism is the appointment or hiring of a member of the judge's family or any relative who falls within the third degree of relationship of the judge.

[3] RESERVED.