Haw. Code R. § 15-16-2
As used in this chapter, except as otherwise required by context:
"Authority" is as defined by section 206E-2, HRS;
"Chairperson" means the duly elected chief presiding officer of the authority and in the absence or incapacity of the chairperson, the vice chairperson;
"Designated representative" means any employee or officer of the department of finance, department of planning and economic development, department of accounting and general services, and department of social services and housing, designated by the respective department head to represent the head at any authority meeting or proceeding with all of the rights and privileges of full membership, provided that designation for representation at any proceeding shall not be made except for the entire duration thereof;
"Executive director" means the chief executive officer of the authority who is appointed by the authority and who serves at the pleasure of the authority;
"Kakaako community development district" as defined by section 206E-32, HRS;
"Meetings" means the convening of the authority for which a quorum is required in order to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision upon a matter under the supervision and control of the authority;
"Petitioner" means any person or agency who or which petitions or on whose behalf a petition is made to the authority and concerning which the authority may take action under statutory or other powers granted to it;
"Proceeding" means to any matter brought before the authority which is given consideration in light of the community development goals of providing a comprehensive plan for the Kakaako district and future community development districts designated by the legislature.
Haw. Code R. § 15-16-2