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§ 2-4 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE Section 2-4. Subpoenas. (a) The chair of the council is authorized when countersigned by the clerk, and over the Seal of the County duly affixed, to summon or to subpoena persons to appear before the council, upon the request in writing of and by parties interested in the matter then pending before the council to the clerk, or to the chair of the council stating that such persons are necessary for the full understanding and legal determination of the matters before the council. (b) The person summoned shall be paid from the general fund of the County, upon claims duly certified as by ordinance provided and regulated at the rate of 10 cents a mile, going and coming, and $1 a day during actual attendance before the council. (c) Any person who fails to appear or otherwise violates this section shall be fined a sum not to exceed $100. (1983 CC, c 2, art 1, sec 2-4.)2-4 Section 2-5. Inspections; charges for overtime. (a) When an applicant requests that an inspection be made, other than during normal working hours or on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the applicant shall bear the cost of such inspection, and shall pay the cost to the County, prior to receiving final approval of the project. Moneys so realized shall be credited to the proper accounts of the respective agencies to cover the cost of such overtime inspections. Such moneys are hereby appropriated and shall be expended for inspection costs without further action of the council. (b) As used in this section: (1) “Applicant” means any person requesting inspectional services from the County. (2) “Cost” means the amount to be charged by the County for overtime inspection at the per hour rate, including overhead and administrative charges, to be established by the director of public works, commensurate with the changes in salary and applicable fringe benefits and overhead expenses. (c) “Inspection” shall include all inspections provided for by law. (1983 CC, c 2, art 1, sec 2-5; am 2001, ord 01-108, sec 1.)2-5 Section 2-5.1. Hawaiian language; spelling. The County shall encourage the proper use and correct spelling of words or terms in the Hawaiian language in documents prepared by or for County agencies or officials, including the use of macrons and glottal stops. Any rule, order, policy, or other act, official or otherwise, that prohibits or discourages the use of these symbols shall be void. (1997, ord 97-159, sec 2.)2-5.1 2-2