As used in these rules, unless the context otherwise specifically requires:
"Comptroller" means the state comptroller of the department of accounting and general services.
"Department" means the department of accounting and general services.
"Person" or "persons" include individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization of any character other than a state or county board, commission, department, or officer authorized by law to make rules, except those in the legislative or judicial branches.
Haw. Code R. § 3-1-1