Haw. Code R. § 15-16-30 - Authority hearing procedures
(a) The public
hearing before the authority shall be presided over by the chairperson, or, in
the chairperson's absence the vice chairperson, or, in the vice chairperson's
absence by another member designated by the authority. Interested individuals
and agencies shall have a reasonable opportunity to offer testimony with
respect to the matters specified in the notice of hearing. A clear and orderly
record shall be obtained. The presiding officer shall be authorized to
administer oaths or affirmations and to take all other actions necessary to the
orderly conduct of the hearing.
(b)
Each hearing shall be held at the time and place set in the notice of hearing
but may at such time and place be continued by the presiding officer from day
to day or adjourned to a later date or to a different place without notice
other than the announcement at the hearing.
(c) At the commencement of the hearing, the
presiding officer shall outline briefly the procedure to be followed. Testimony
shall then be received with respect to the matters specified in the notice of
hearing in such order as the presiding officer shall prescribe.
(d) To avoid unnecessary cumulative evidence,
the presiding officer may limit the number of witnesses or the time for
testimony upon a particular issue.
(e) Any person who willfully disrupts a
hearing to prevent or compromise the conduct of the hearing shall be removed
from the hearing room.
(f) Before
proceeding to testify, witnesses shall state their name, address, and who they
represent at the hearing, and shall give such information respecting their
appearance as the presiding officer may request. The presiding officer shall
confine the testimony to the matters for which the hearing has been called but
shall not apply the technical rules of evidence. Witnesses shall be subject to
questioning by the members of the authority or by any other representative of
the authority. Cross examination by other persons or agencies shall be
permitted only at the discretion of the presiding officer.
(g) All interested persons or agencies shall
be afforded an opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments orally or in
writing that are relevant to the matters specified in the notice of hearing.
The period for filing written comments or recommendations may be extended
beyond the hearing date by the presiding officer for good cause. An original
and eleven copies shall be required when submitting written comments,
recommendations, or replies.
(h)
Unless otherwise specifically ordered by the authority, testimony given at the
public hearing shall not be reported verbatim. All supporting written
statements, maps, charts, tabulations, or similar data offered in evidence at
the hearing, and which are deemed by the presiding officer to be authentic and
relevant, shall be received in evidence and made part of the record. Unless the
presiding officer finds that furnishing copies is impracticable, twelve copies
of the exhibits shall be submitted.
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