§96-8 Appropriate subjects for investigation. An appropriate subject for investigation is an administrative act of an agency which might be:
(1) Contrary to law;
(2) Unreasonable, unfair, oppressive, or unnecessarily discriminatory, even though in accordance with law;
(3) Based on a mistake of fact;
(4) Based on improper or irrelevant grounds;
(5) Unaccompanied by an adequate statement of reasons;
(6) Performed in an inefficient manner; or
(7) Otherwise erroneous.
The ombudsman may investigate to find an appropriate remedy. [L 1967, c 306, §9; HRS §96-8]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 8. Public Proceedings and Records
96-2 Ombudsman; office established, appointment, tenure, removal, qualifications, salary, vacancy.
96-3 Assistance, staff, delegation, funding.
96-6 Investigation of complaints.
96-7 Notice to complainant and agency.
96-8 Appropriate subjects for investigation.
96-9 Investigation procedures.
96-11 Consultation with agency.
96-12 Procedure after investigation.
96-13 Publication of recommendations.
96-14 Notice to the complainant.
96-15 Misconduct by agency personnel.
96-17 Judicial review, immunity.