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4.14 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 c. In closing a meeting or hearing to the public, there shall be required an affirmative vote taken at an open meeting, of two - thirds of the members present, provided the affirmative vote constitutes a majority of the members to which the Board is entitled. The reason for holding such closed sessions shall be publicly announced, and the vote of each member shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the meeting. Interim Rulings a. In a case where a person requesting an opinion indicates that due to circumstances, that person must have an immediate decision, the Board may, in its discretion, issue an interim ruling approved by four or more Board members which ruling .briefly states the Board's opinion and which will be followed by an advisory opinion. RULE 5. INVESTIGATIONS AND INVESTIGATORY HEARINGS Power to Conduct a. In accordance with Article 15, Chapter 20 HCC, the Board may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths,. and take testimony relating to matters before the Board and require the production for examination of any books or papers relative to any matter under investigation or in question before the Board. When Initiated a. Before the Board shall exercise any of the powers authorized in the Charter or HCC with respect to any investigation or hearings, it shall make a formal resolution to conduct such hearing or investigation. b. The resolution shall be supported by a majority of the members of the Board and shall define the nature and scope of the inquiry to be made. Who May Conduct a. The Board in the resolution may authorize a three - member committee, the Board as a whole, a single member of the Board or the Board's staff, to conduct all or part of an investigation or hold an investigatory hearing. Investigatory Hearings a. The Board member or staff member in charge of the investigation shall conduct the hearing. -13-