HAR §20-40.1-2. Definitions

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context specifically requires otherwise: "Administrative officeru means the president of the University of Hawaii. "Boardu means the board of regents of the University of Hawaii. "Chairpersonu means the chairperson of the commission. "Commissionu means the State post-secondary education commission. "Personsu includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, or public or private organizations of any character other than agencies. "Presidentu means the president of the University of Hawaii. "Ruleu as used in these rules means each agency statement of general or particular applicability and future effect that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of the commission. The term does not include matters concerning only the operation and management of internal affairs of the commission not affecting private rights of or procedures available to the public nor does it include declaratory rulings issued pursuant to section 91-8, HRS, nor intra-agency memoranda. "Rulemaking hearingsn mean all meetings where proposed rules or amendments or repeal thereof are to be presented for public comment as provided by chapter 91, HRS. "University" means the University of Hawaii. 40. 1- 2 §20-40.1-4 (b) Unless otherwise specifically stated, the terms used in rules adopted by the commission pursuant to powers granted by statute shall have the meaning defined by that statute. (c) A rule which defines a term without express reference to the statute or to the rules of a portion thereof, defines such terms for all purposes as used both in the statute and in the rules , unless the context otherwise specifically requires. (d) Use of gender and number. Words importing the singular number may extend and be applied to several persons or things , and words importing the plural may include the singular. Words importing the masculine gender may be applied to the feminine and neuter gender. [Eff OCT 1 3 2022 ] (Auth: HRS §§91-2, 304A-3152) (Imp : HRS §§91-2 , 304A-3151, 304A- 3152) §20- 40 . 1- 3 The commissi on; admini strative officer; other officers. (a) The commission shall consist of the members of the board and four other members who shall be appointed in accordance with section 26-34, HRS. (b) The president shall be the administrative officer of the commission. The administrative officer shall carry out the policies adopted by the commission. (c) The commission may elect a chairperson and/or such other officers from among the members of the commission as may be necessary to exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned by the commission. [Eff OCT 1 3 20221 (Auth: HRS §§91-2 , 304A-3152) (Imp: HRS §~91-2 , 304A-3151, 304A-3152)