Section 12-42-62 - Investigation of impasse(a) The board may conduct an investigation upon the filing of a notice of impasse. The purpose of the investigation shall be to determine that: (1) Mediation is not being resorted to prematurely.(2) The parties have been unable to reach agreement after good faith negotiations.(3) An impasse does in fact exist concerning the terms and conditions of employment of employees in the appropriate bargaining or optional appropriate bargaining unit.(b) If the board conducts an investigation by hearing, the hearing shall be held not later than five days after service of the board's notice of hearing on all parties personally or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. The notice shall include a statement of the date, time, place and nature of the hearing, and such other information in accordance with section 91-9, HRS.[Eff. FEB. 6, 1981] (Auth: HRS § 89-5) (Imp: HRS § 89-11)