Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 103D-101

(1) Act as a fiduciary and trustee of public moneys;

(2) Remain independent from any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or business;

(3) Act only in the public interest;

(4) Abide by the statutes and administrative rules relating to public procurement;

(5) Identify and maximize efficiencies in the public procurement process;

(6) Encourage economic competition by:

(7) Avoid the intent and appearance of unethical behavior;

(8) Avoid social interactions with any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, business, or other interested parties during the procurement process;

(9) Maintain confidentiality in a manner that ensures a fair procurement process;

(10) Remain impartial in dealings with any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, business, or other interested parties; and

(11) Identify and eliminate any conflicts of interest.

(1) Avoiding the intent and appearance of unethical behavior or business practices;

(2) Refraining from any activity that would create the appearance of impropriety or conflicts of personal interest and the interests of the State or counties;

(3) Identifying and eliminating any conflicts of interest; and

(4) Ensuring that all persons are afforded an equal opportunity to compete in a fair and open environment.