Section 15-16-17 - Appearances before the authority(a) Any party to any proceeding before the authority may appear pro se or an individual may appear as an authorized representative of a partnership, corporation, trust, or association. An officer or employee of an agency of the state or a political subdivision may represent the agency in any proceeding before the authority.(b) When an individual acting in a representative capacity appears in person or signs a paper submitted to the authority, the personal appearance or signature of that individual shall constitute a representation to the authority that under the provisions of this chapter and the applicable statute, the individual is authorized and qualified to represent that particular person or entity. The authority may at any time require any person transacting business with the authority in a representative capacity to authenticate such authority and qualification to act.[Eff 6/25/81, comp 9/8/86] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 206E-4] (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 91-9, 206E-4)