Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 47 > Part II - Sinking Funds

• Bonds: means bonds, notes, and other instruments of indebtedness. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 47-1
• County: means the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui and the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 47-1
• Director of finance: means the director of finance of each county. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 47-1
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Governing body: means the council of each county, or any other body exercising the legislative powers of the county. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 47-1
• Political subdivision: means and includes all counties and municipalities of the State insofar as they are supported by or handle state or public funds. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 23-1
• Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
• Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
• Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.