Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Chapter 43 - RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE BEFORE THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Subchapter 18 - PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, OR REPEAL OF RULES
Section 12-43-263 - Public hearing

(a) The public hearing on the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule shall be held at the time and place set forth in the notice of public hearing but that time and place may be continued from day to day or adjourned to a later day or to a different place without notice other than the announcement at the hearing. The board shall afford all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to present data and their views or arguments, orally or in writing.

(b) The notice of public hearing shall be made in accordance with the provisions of chapters 91 and 92, HRS. The board may set reasonable time limits on testimony, and any such limits shall be stated in the notice of public hearing.

(c) At the commencement of the hearing, the presiding officer shall read the notice of hearing, then briefly prescribe the procedures to be followed. The presiding officer shall have the authority to administer oaths or affirmations and to take all other actions necessary for the orderly conduct of the hearing.

(d) Interested persons and agencies offering testimony are subject to questioning by the presiding officer or other person authorized by the board. Questioning by other persons or agencies shall not be permitted except when authorized by the presiding officer. Unless ordered by the presiding officer, testimony given at the hearing shall not be reported verbatim.

(e) Any person or agency unable to attend the public hearing who desires to submit written testimony shall submit the testimony to the board at its office by the date and time specified in the notice of public hearing.