Section 15-150-14 - Hearing officer(a) The lead agency may designate a hearing officer to conduct the public hearing.(b) Within ten working days from the public hearing, the hearing officer shall transmit findings and recommendations, copies of all submitted written testimony, and a transcript of the testimony presented at the public hearing to the lead agency for its consideration and decision.[Eff 2/25/2000; comp 4/17/2009; comp ] (Auth: HRS §§ 205A-29, 206E- 8.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 206E-8.5)