HAR §18-237D-200-16. Substitution of parties

Upon motion and for good cause shown, the presiding officer may order substitution of parties, except that in the case of a death of a party, substitution may be ordered without the filing of a motion." [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §231-10.7) (Imp: HRS §§91-9, 237D-8.5) 17. Chapter 18-237D, Hawaii Administrative Rules, is amended by adding a new section 18-237D-200- 17 to read as follows: "§18-237D-200-17 Consolidation; separate hearings. (a) The presiding officer, upon his or her own initiative or upon motion, may consolidate for hearing or for other purposes or may contemporaneously consider two or more proceedings involving the same parties if the presiding officer finds that the consolidation or contemporaneous hearing will be conducive to the proper dispatch of the business of the department and to the ends of justice and will not unduly delay the proceedings. (b) The presiding officer, upon his or her own 16 initiative or upon motion, may separate any issue, appeal, or other matter for hearing or for other purposes if the director or presiding officer finds that the separation will be conducive to the proper dispatch of the business of the department and to the ends of justice." [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §231-10.7) (Imp: HRS §§91-9, 237D-8.5) 18. Chapter 18-237D, Hawaii Administrative Rules, is amended by adding a new section 18-237D-200- 18 to read as follows: "