07-24-2009, 04:25 AM
quote:Not true for Mayor or Council member.
Originally posted by Rob Tucker
Didn't I read somewhere that the penalty for violating the Sunshine Law can be removal from office?
Please someone tell me that is true.
The Sunshine law allows for removal only if "allowed by law".
Hawaii County Charter only allows for impeachment or recall, not via a crime.
Hawaii Constitution sets out the high crimes for removal and a violation of the Sunshine law is not one of them.