Haw. Code R. § 11-216-71 - Appearance before the board

(a) Individuals may appear on their own behalf, or an officer or employee of an agency of the State or a political subdivision of the State may represent such agency in any review proceeding before the board.

(b) A person may be represented by or with counsel.

(c) A person shall not be represented in any proceeding except as stated in subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

(d) When an individual acting in a representative capacity appears in person before the board, the personal appearance or signature shall constitute a representation to the board that under the provisions of these rules and the law, that the individual is authorized and qualified to represent the particular person or agency who is represented. The board may at any time require any person acting in a representative capacity to show proof of the authority and qualification to act in such capacity.

(e) No person who has been associated with the board as an officer, employee or counsel thereof shall be permitted to appear before the board in behalf of, or to represent in any manner, any person in connection with any proceeding or matter which was pending before the board at the time the person was associated with the board unless the person first shall have obtained the written consent of the presiding officer upon a verified letter indicating that the person did not give personal consideration to the matter or proceeding as to which consent is sought or gain particular knowledge of the facts thereof during the person's association with the board.

(f) No person appearing before the board in any proceeding or matter shall in relation thereto knowingly accept assistance from any person who would be precluded by this section from appearing before the board in such proceeding or matter.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-216-71

[Eff and comp NOV 25 2013] (Auth: HRS § 348F-6) (Imp: HRS § 103-50) Comp 5/14/2017