(a) When a board lacks a quorum to adjudicate a specific contested case due to the recusal or disqualification of one or more regularly appointed members, the mayor may make temporary appointments to the board. For the purposes of this section, “board” has the same meaning as any board, commission, or committee that has the power to conduct a contested case as defined in HRS Chapter 91.
(b) The number of temporary appointments the mayor may make to the board shall not exceed the minimum number of members necessary to constitute a quorum to adjudicate the specific contested case.
(c) Any temporary appointee appointed pursuant to this section shall substitute for and have the qualifications, experience, and training as required of the member who has been disqualified or recused from the contested case.
(d) The appointment of a temporary appointee under this section shall be limited to the duration of the specific contested case and shall terminate upon the adoption of the final decision and order in the contested case by the board.
(e) Temporary appointments made pursuant to this section shall not be subject to confirmation by the council.
(f) The mayor shall give written notice to the council when temporary appointments are made pursuant to this section. Such notice shall identify the contested case, the effective date of appointment, and reasons for appointment.
(1990 Code, Ch. 3, Art. 1, § 3-1.5) (Added by Ord. 08-6)