Section 11-1-21 - General(a) Procedures to be followed by the department shall, unless specifically prescribed in this chapter or by chapter 91, HRS, or other statutory provisions, be such as in the opinion of the department will best serve the purposes of such hearings. Cases shall be conducted fairly and impartially.(b) Any procedure in a contested case may be agreed to, modified, or waived by stipulation of the parties, and informal disposition may be made of all or part of any contested case by stipulation, settlement, consent order, or default.(c) The department may voluntarily withdraw or dismiss a case it brings, and any other party may voluntarily withdraw or dismiss a case upon order of the department and upon such terms and conditions that the department deems proper.[Eff 2/14/2005] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 321-9) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-9, 321-9)