Haw. Code R. § 6-200-52 - Subpoenas, oaths, masters, etc
The council, pursuant to chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes, through subpoena signed by its presiding officer, may subpoena witnesses to testify at any duly noticed meeting of the Council. The presiding officer shall have the authority to administer oaths to witnesses and require their testimony on matters germane to the subject under inquiry at the hearing. The presiding officer may, by written resolution adopted by vote of a majority of the council, appoint a master or masters not members of the council to hold a hearing, with full powers to conduct the hearing, take testimony and report to the council with the master's findings and recommendations and to otherwise act upon direction from the council. The council shall have the authority to authorize payment of subpoena fees, master's fees and other expenses in connection with the hearings payable out of funds available to the council through the office of the public defender.
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