Haw. Code R. § 20-1.1-2
"Board" means the board of regents of the University of Hawaii.
"Committee" means all committees of the board.
"Persons" includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, or public or private organizations of any character other than agencies.
"Petitioner" refers to the party on whose behalf a petition or application is made in proceedings involving petitions or applications for permission or authorization which the board may give under statutory or other authority delegated to it.
"President" means the president of the University of Hawaii.
"Rule" means each agency statement of general or particular applicability and future effect that implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, or describes the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of the board. The term does not include matters concerning only the operation and management of internal affairs of the university not affecting private rights of or procedures available to the public nor does it include declaratory rulings issued pursuant to section 91-8, HRS, nor to intra-agency memoranda.
"Rulemaking hearings" means all meetings where proposed rules or amendments or repeal thereof are to be presented for public comment as provided by chapter 91, HRS.
"Secretary" means the executive administrator and secretary of the board.
"Standing committees" means the board's standing committees, as established in the board's bylaws, as amended.
"University" means the University of Hawaii system and its campuses and facilities falling under the jurisdiction of the board.
Haw. Code R. § 20-1.1-2