Definitions generally applicable to this chapter are also
provided in section
88-21, HRS, and
section 6-20-1. As used in this
chapter:
"Employee organization" means an organization classified as
an employee organization under section
89-2, HRS.
"General employee" means a member who is an employee of the
State or a county, including police officers and firefighters but excluding
teachers.
"General employee organization" means an organization which
is comprised principally of members who are general employees.
"General employee-trustee" means a trustee who is classified
as a general employee.
"Retirant organization" means an organization which is
comprised principally of retirants.
"Retirant-trustee" means a trustee who is included in the
definition of a retirant.
"Teacher" means a member classified as a teacher under
section
88-102,
HRS; a teacher or an educational officer certified as a teacher by the
department of education, and includes a dean, professor, instructor and
lecturer of the University of Hawaii and the community college system.
"Teacher-trustee" means a trustee who is included in the
definition of a teacher.
