Haw. Code R. § 21-5-2 - Investigations; charges initiated by the commission
(a) Any individual
may submit information to the executive director alleging a violation of chapter
84 or
97, HRS.
Such information may be offered anonymously and need not be provided under
oath.
(b) The executive director may
investigate any matter upon the receipt of information indicating a possible
violation of chapter
84 or
97, HRS.
The executive director may also investigate any matter at the request of the
commission or on the executive director's own initiative.
(c) The executive director may refer any
complainant to another agency as appropriate.
(d) The executive director shall determine
whether and how to investigate a matter and whether to request from the
commission a resolution to investigate the matter pursuant to subsection (e). At
any time prior to requesting a resolution to investigate, the executive director
may close any investigation.
(e) In
investigating any matter prior to obtaining a resolution to investigate from the
commission , the executive director may review publicly available documents or
documents maintained by the State; the executive director may also interview
legislators, employees, other appointed or elected officials, or the alleged
violator. Investigations shall not extend to interviews of other persons unless
the commission , in its discretion, issues a resolution to investigate,
(f) A resolution to investigate issued by the
commission shall define the nature and scope of the investigation and be
supported by a vote of three or more members of the commission .
(g) If after investigation at least three
commissioners decide that a charge should be initiated, the charge shall be
issued in writing and signed by at least three commissioners.
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