2021 Interim Professional Development and Wellness Program July 2021 through November 2021 Course Descriptions and Schedule
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND MORE ETHICS TRAINING FOR SENATE STAFF (1.5 hours) Required for new staff; open to all
Presented by: Hawai‘i State Ethics Commission Staff All state employees (whether paid or unpaid), must abide by the State Ethics Code, a set of laws designed to ensure integrity in state government. The Hawaii State Ethics Commission is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Code, and in this workshop, Commission staff will provide important basic information that all state employees should know and understand. This workshop will include the following topics: Gifts and Gifts Reporting, Fair Treatment, Confidential Information, Conflicts of Interests, State Contracts, Post-Employment Restrictions. All new employees, interns, and volunteers should attend and everyone else is welcome for a refresher. Pre-Registration is being managed by the Ethics Commission and is required for this training. •
Friday, July 23: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpceiprzsqHtWwQy7pQrIzfMQj0FraH8Wb
INTRODUCTION TO THE HAWAI‘I SENATE: NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION (2.0 hours) Strongly recommended for new employees, interns, and volunteers
Presented by: Carol Taniguchi, Senate Clerk’s Office Welcome to the Senate! This workshop is a great opportunity to meet new colleagues as we review the who, what, when, where, why, and how of working in the Legislature. We’ll discuss Senate employment policies and benefits, our organizational structure, staff resources, protocol, and standard operating procedures. The orientation also includes an overview of the legislative process and basic features of the Legislature’s website and Senate Portal. Every participating new employee will receive a small welcome gift – we look forward to meeting you! •
Monday, July 30; 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register Here: https://senate-capitol-hawaiigov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcemvpjIuHtfRiDgJZMvRN1ZHSEnGrZCv
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Monday, September 20; 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register Here: https://senate-capitol-hawaiigov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrduygpjouGtLXbhs2H6gYrVy2MriqP1iG
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