Definitions generally applicable to this chapter are also provided in section 88-21, HRS, and section 6-20-1. As used in this chapter:
"Employee organization" means an organization classified as an employee organization under section 89-2, HRS.
"General employee" means a member who is an employee of the State or a county, including police officers and firefighters but excluding teachers.
"General employee organization" means an organization which is comprised principally of members who are general employees.
"General employee-trustee" means a trustee who is classified as a general employee.
"Retirant organization" means an organization which is comprised principally of retirants.
"Retirant-trustee" means a trustee who is included in the definition of a retirant.
"Teacher" means a member classified as a teacher under section 88-102, HRS; a teacher or an educational officer certified as a teacher by the department of education, and includes a dean, professor, instructor and lecturer of the University of Hawaii and the community college system.
"Teacher-trustee" means a trustee who is included in the definition of a teacher.
Haw. Code R. § 6-24-1