As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context:
"Board" means the board of directors who constitute the governing body of the development corporation, as provided by section 206M-2(b); HRS;
"Contested case" means a proceeding in which the legal rights, duties, or priviliges of specific parties are required by law to be determined after an opportunity for hearing;
"Chairperson" means the person elected by the board to serve as chairperson of the board;
"Designated representative" means any person designated in writing by the state director of planning and economic development, or the state director of finance, to represent the designator as an ex officio voting member of the board;
"Development corporation" means the high technology development corporation established by section 206M-2(a), HRS, to develop industrial parks and facilities for high technology enterprises;
"Ex officio member" means the state director of planning and economic development, or the state director of finance;
"Executive director" means the chief administrative officer of the development corporation appointed by the board pursuant to section 206M-2(d), HRS;
"HRS" means the Hawaii Revised Statutes;
"Meeting" means the convening of the board for which a quorum is required in order to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision upon a matter under the supervision or control of the board;
"Petitioner" means any person or agency that petitions the board, or on whose behalf a petition is made to the board, and concerning which the board may take action under statutory or other powers granted to it;
"Proceeding" means any matter brought before the board which is given consideration in light of the powers and duties of the board as provided by law.
Haw. Code R. § 15-30-2