HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green has appointed former state deputy director of finance Roderick Becker to fill a vacancy on the Hawaii State Ethics Commission created by the death of commissioner Harry McCarthy in January.

“We’re pleased to have a full complement of commissioners and are excited to welcome Rod to the Ethics Commission,” said chair Wesley Fong. “His extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental in helping us fulfill our responsibilities under the ethics code and uphold the highest ethical standards for the State of Hawaii.”

Becker has experience in budgeting state resources as staff of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means Committee and as deputy director of finance and in government processes such as state procurements and expending state funds as the state comptroller and in his current position as the State Department of Budget and Finance’s financial administration division administrator.

“We are fortunate to welcome such a distinguished and experienced professional to the Hawaii State Ethics Commission,” said commission executive director and general counsel Robert Harris. “Rod’s deep expertise in financial oversight and state government will be invaluable in upholding and strengthening the ethical standards that guide our public officials, employees, and lobbyists.”

The volunteer Hawaii State Ethics Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing the state ethics code and lobbyist law. Commissioners are appointed by the governor from nominations submitted by the Judicial Council and serve four-year terms.

Michael Tsai covers local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii. He can be reached at michael.tsai@charter.com.