Section 15-15-34 - Quasi-judicial proceedings; waiver or suspension of rules(a) The intent and purpose of chapter 205, HRS, is to establish quasi-judicial procedures which would ensure the effective application of established state land use policies through an adversarial process in a hearing in which diverse interests will have an opportunity to present their views in an open and orderly manner. Accordingly, the commission expects all persons and parties to comply with this subchapter and chapter 91, HRS, so that the commission will have a full and complete record upon which it can render its decision.(b) Unless contrary to statute, the commission may waive or suspend any rule when the commission determines that: (1) good cause exists for such waiver; and(2) strict enforcement of such procedural rule would impose a manifest injustice upon a party or person who has substantially complied with the commission's rules in good faith. No rule relating to jurisdictional matters shall be waived or suspended by the commission.[Eff 10/27/86; am and comp 8/16/97; am and comp MAY 08 2000] (Auth: HRS §§ 205-1, 205-7) (Imp: HRS § 91-3)Am and comp 11/2/2013; comp 10/18/2019