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HRS §342J-38

Appointing hearing officers for public meetings

The director can choose hearing officers to run public participation events like hearings and informational meetings. These appointments do not have to follow the usual hiring rules in chapter 76. This section only covers who can be appointed and for what purpose.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Public participation activities; appointment of hearings officers

The director may appoint, without regard to chapter 76, hearings officers to conduct public participation activities, including public hearings and public informational meetings.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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