Section 4-1-43 - Board action(a) Before taking final action in a contested case, the board, on its own motion, may order further proceedings to be held.(b) In taking final action, the board shall consider the recommended decision of the hearing officer and all relevant evidence introduced in conjunction with the case.(c) If timely exceptions and requests for review have been filed by a party adversely affected by the recommended decision, the board shall allow the party an opportunity to present argument and shall consider the whole record or such portions as may be cited by the party.(d) The board shall take final action within forty-five calendar days: (1) After filing of the recommended decision of the hearing officer if no timely exceptions and requests for review have been filed; or(2) After the conclusion of further proceedings as provided in subsection (a) or review as provided in subsection (c).[Eff SEP 20 1986] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 91-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 91-3, 91-11)