HAR §12-42-26. Investigation

(a) After the filing of a petition, the board may conduct an investigation. (b) The purpose of the investigation shall be to resolve the following: (1) Whether the showing of interest requirement under this subchapter has been satisfied. (2) Whether more than one employee organization seeks to represent the employees in the appropriate bargaining or optional appropri- ate bargaining unit. (3) Whether there is agreement among the parties as to the composi- tion of the appropriate bargaining or optional appropriate bargain- ing unit. (4) Whether the parties desire to enter into a stipulation for a consent election. [Eff. Feb. 6, 1981] (Auth: HRS §89-5) (Imp: HRS §§89-6, 89-7)