Section 15-217-88 - Appeals(a) Decisions of the executive director rendered in the administration of the rules are appealable, as provided herein, to the authority (see Figure 1.1 (approval requirements matrix), dated September 2011, made a part of this chapter, and attached at the end of this chapter).(b) An appeal of an executive director decision shall be sustained by the authority only if it finds: (1) The executive director's decision was based on an erroneous finding of material fact; or(2) The executive director acted in an arbitrary or capricious manner or had manifestly abused his or her discretion.(c) All appeals of a decision by the executive director shall be filed and processed in accordance with HCDA's rules of practice and procedure, Hawaii administrative rules. [Eff NOV 11 2011 ] (Auth: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7)