HAR §23-4-4. Individual representing party permitted

When a party's authorized representative appears in a hearing proceeding or signs a petition submitted to the department or a hearing officer, that shall signify that the representative is authorized to so act. The representative, however, may be required by the department or hearing officer to furnish proof of authority to act on a party's behalf. [Eff APR 15 2000] (Auth: HRS §353C-2) - (Imp: HRS §91-9) 523-4-S Notice of hearing. (a) Upon determination by the department to proceed with a hearing, the department shall give written notice to all parties of the hearing by registered or certified mail with return receipt at least fifteen days prior to the hearing date to include: (1) The date, time, and place of the hearing; (2) The legal authority under which the hearing is held; (3) The statutory provisions, rules, or order in question; (4) The issues involved and the facts alleged by the department in support of the allegations; and 4-3 2282 523-4-S (5) Notification to all parties of their rights to retain counsel or substitutes pursuant to section 91-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (b) If the process to serve mail is refused by a party, or the department is unable to ascertain the address, or locate the party, a public notice shall be issued in a newspaper of general circulation announcing the new hearing date. Unless otherwise notified prior to the new hearing date, the petition shall be nullified. [Eff APR 15 2000] (Auth: HRS §353C-2) (Imp: HRS 591-9.5)