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1-4 “Director” means the director of the department of human resources development of the State. “Employee” means any person holding a State position, irrespective of the type of position or appointment. “Employer” means the governor, and any individual who represents or acts in the interest of the governor in dealing with public employees in the State. “Examination” means any test or accepted personnel assessment technique used to measure the fitness and ability of applicants for employment which may include but is not limited to: written tests, oral tests, interviews, essays, tests of physical fitness or ability, medical examinations, performance tests, training and experience evaluations, background and suitability determinations, probation period, in-basket assessment, biodata assessments, personality measures and assessment centers. “Hearing” means any proceeding under the jurisdiction of the board that is governed by sections 76-14, 76-41, 76-46, 76-47, 91-8, and 91-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes. “Hearing officer” means a competent and qualified disinterested person appointed by the board to hear an appeal in the same manner as if it were before the board and, upon conclusion of the hearing, report in writing the findings of fact with conclusions and recommendations for the board’s final decision. “Initial pricing” means the determination of the appropriate pay range and pay relationships for a new class based on appropriate factors. “Mediation” means the process whereby a neutral third party or “mediator” is authorized to assist the parties in voluntary resolution of a complaint. “Meeting” means the convening of the board for which a quorum is required to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision upon a matter over which the board has supervision, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power. “Merit appeals board” means the State's appellate body for purposes of section 76-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes. “Party” means each person or agency named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and entitled as