Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Rules and Practice and Procedure

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Submittals and Requests. All documents required to be filed with the Agency shall be filed in the office of the Agency within such time limits as prescribed by laws, rules of the Agency or orders of the Agency. Requests for public information, copies of official documents or opportunity to inspect public records may he made in writing to the Agency's office or in person at said office. 1.6 Delegation of Administrative Duties a. General. The Agency may delegate to any competent and qualified individual such power or authority vested in the Agency as it deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of the Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency except the power to make, amend or repeal rules and regulations. b. Hearing Officer. The Agency may, by written resolution adopted by a majority of the members to which it is entitled, appoint a competent and qualified disinterested person to act as its hearing officer. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall transmit to the Agency a record of the hearing, including a recording or transcript and a summary of evidence taken at said hearing. After review of the testimony and evidence, a majority of the members to which the Agency is entitled shall render a decision in accordance with Section 91-11, Hawai`i Revised Statutes. 1.7 Government Records a. Files of the Agency. The term "Government Records" as used in this part is defined as in Section 92F-3, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, and shall include all rules, regulations, written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted or used by the Agency, all complaints, opinions and orders, written testimony, minutes of meetings of the Agency and any other material. on file in the office of the Agency unless accorded confidential treatment pursuant to law or the rules of the Agency. b. Inspection of Government Records. All govemm.ent records will be available for inspection in the office of the Agency, Hilo, Hawaii, during established office hours unless public inspection of such records is in violation of any State or Federal law; provided that, except where such records are open under any rule of court, the Corporation Counsel may determine which records may be withheld from public inspection when such records pertain to the preparation of the prosecution or defense of any action or proceeding to which the Agency, the State or any governmental agency or subdivision is or may be a party, or when such records do not relate to a matter in violation of law and are deemed necessary for the protection of the character or reputation of any person. c. Copies of Government Records. Government records printed or reproduced by the Agency shall be given to any person requesting the same and paying the fees established by the Agency or by law. 9