HAR §16-201-46. Argument on written exceptions

Whenever written exceptions have been timely filed and a party has requested the opportunity to present oral argument, all parties to the proceedings shall be afforded the opportunity to present oral argument to the authority concerning the recommended decision. The authority shall personally consider the - 21 - whole record or portions of the record as may have been cited by the parties either in support of or in opposition to the recommended decision. All parties shall be served with notice of the time and place of argument at least five days prior to the time for argument. Within a reasonable time after argument has been heard, the authority shall issue a written final decision and order, either adopting, modifying, or reversing, in whole or in part, the hearings officer’s recommended decision. [Eff 7/11/81; am and comp 1/25/85; comp 7/6/90] (Auth: HRS §§91-2, 26-9) (Imp: HRS §§91-11, 26-9)