Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Rules and Practice and Procedure

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RULE 3. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE AGENCY 3.1 General. The Agency may, on its own motion or upon the petition of any interested person or agency of the Federal, State or County government, hold such proceedings as it may deem necessary in the performance of its duties or the formulation of its rules and regulations. Procedures to be followed by the Agency shall, unless specifically prescribed in these Rules or by the Hawaii Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 91, HRS) or by any other statute, be such as in the opinion of the Agency will best serve the purpose of such proceeding. 3.2 Appearances and Practices Before the Agency a. Representation. In any proceeding under these rules, any party may be represented by counsel or any other person to whom he has given written or verbal authority. b. Validation of Authority. When an individual acting in a representative capacity appears in person or signs a paper in practice before the Agency, their personal appearance or signature shall constitute a representation to the Agency that, under the provisions of these rules and the law, they are authorized and qualified to represent the particular person on whose behalf they act. The Agency may at any time require any person transacting business with the Agency in a representative capacity to show his authority and qualification to act in such capacity. c. Bar to Appearance (1) Former Agency Association. No individual who has been associated with the Agency as a member, officer, employee or counsel shall be permitted to appear before the Agency in behalf of or to represent in any manner any party in connection with any proceeding or matter that such individual has handled or passed upon while associated in any capacity with the Agency. (2) Limitations of Assistance from Barred Persons. No person or agency appearing before the Agency in any proceeding or matter shall, in relation thereto, knowingly accept assistance from and compensate any individual who would be barred by Rule 3.2(c). (3) Written Consent to Appear. No person who has been associated with the Agency as a mem.ber, officer, employee or counsel thereof shall be permitted to appear before the Agency in behalf of, or to represent in any manner, any person or agency in connection with any proceeding or matter that was pending before the Agency at the time of his association, unless he shall first have obtained the written consent of the Agency, upon a verified showing that he did not give personal consideration to the matter 12