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BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:

Section 1. Section 14-1 of the Hawaii County Charter is amended to read as follows:

" Section 14-1. Enactment[.] and Policy.

"(a) The council shall adopt by ordinance a code of ethics which shall provide as a minimum standard the provisions of this article. More stringent provisions may be enacted.

"(b) Elected and appointed officers and employees shall demonstrate the highest standard of ethical conduct so that the public may have trust and confidence in the integrity of the government."

Section 2. Charter material to be repealed is bracketed. New charter material is underscored.

Section 3. This amendment shall take effect upon its approval by the voters.

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