Section 15-219-71 - Authority hearing procedures for rulemaking(a) The authority shall render its decision on the proposed rulemaking at a public hearing separate from the hearing that the proposed rulemaking is presented.(b) The public hearings before the authority shall be presided over by the chairperson or, in the chairperson's absence, the vice chairperson or, in the vice chairperson's absence, by another member designated by the authority.(c) Each public hearing shall be held at the time and place set in the notice of hearing, but may be continued by the presiding officer to a later date or different place without notice other than the announcement at the hearing.(d) At the commencement of the hearing, the presiding officer shall outline briefly the procedure to be followed. Testimony shall then be received with respect to the matters specified in the notice of hearing in such order as the presiding officer shall prescribe. The presiding officer shall be authorized to administer oaths or affirmations and to take all other actions necessary to the orderly conduct of the hearing.(e) Interested individuals and agencies shall have a reasonable opportunity to offer oral testimony at the public hearing with respect to the matters specified in the notice of hearing. To avoid unnecessary cumulative evidence or to ensure that each individual has an equal amount of time to testify, the presiding officer may limit the time for testimony per individual or per issue. Before proceeding to testify, witnesses shall state their name, address, and who they represent at the hearing, and shall give such information regarding their appearance as the presiding officer may request. Every witness may be subject to questioning by the members of the authority or by HCDA staff.(f) Interested individuals or agencies shall also be afforded an opportunity to submit written testimony, comments, data, views, or arguments that are relevant to the matters specified in the notice of hearing. The period for filing written comments or recommendations may be extended beyond the hearing date by the presiding officer for good cause. An original plus thirty copies shall be submitted.(g) Unless otherwise specifically ordered by the authority, testimony given at the public hearing shall not be reported verbatim.(h) All supporting written statements, maps, charts, tabulations, or similar data which are deemed by the presiding officer to be authentic and relevant shall be made part of the record. Unless the presiding officer finds that furnishing copies is impracticable, an original plus thirty copies of the exhibits shall be submitted. [Eff MAR 02 2012 ] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 91-6, 206E-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 91-6, 206E-4)