Section 8-54-10.8 - Argument of written exceptions; no written exceptions; issuance of final decision and order(a) Whenever written exceptions have been timely filed and a party has requested the opportunity to present oral argument, all parties to the proceedings shall be afforded the opportunity to present oral argument to the board concerning the recommended decision. The board shall personally consider the whole record or portion of the record as may have been cited by the parties either in support of or in opposition to the recommended decision. All parties shall be served with notice of the time and place of argument at least five (5) days prior to the time for argument. Within a reasonable time after argument has been heard, the board shall issue a written final decision and order.(b) When no written exceptions have been filed, the board, within a reasonable time after the hearings officer's recommended decision has been filed, shall issue a written final decision and order.[Eff 10/30/14] (Auth: HRS § 302A-807) (Imp: HRS §§ 302A-801 to -808)