HAR §6-23-23. Definitions

Definitions generally applicable to this subchapter are also provided in section 88-21, HRS, and section 6-20-1. As used in this subchapter: "Informal decision" means a written determination by the system that has not been expressly approved by the board of trustees, to deny a member or petitioner any alleged entitlement to a benefit, service credit, or other alleged entitlement under chapter 88, HRS. "Petition" means a request for a contested case hearing filed with the system requesting relief from an alleged misapplication or violation of any provision of chapter 88, HRS, or rules promulgated 23-19 34 thereunder, setting forth an alleged entitlement to a benefit, service credit, or other alleged entitlement, and meeting the requirements of sections 6-23-24 and 6-23-28. "Respondent" means any person proceeded against in a petition under this subchapter. [Eff 11/9/81; am and comp 11/26/2009; am and comp APR t· f 70?7 l (Auth: HRS §§88-28, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§88-21, 91-2, 91-9)