[§89C-1.5]  Definitions.  As used in
this chapter:



"Adjustment" means a change in wages,
hours, benefits, or other term and condition of employment.



"Appropriate authority" means the
governor, the respective mayors, the chief justice of the supreme court, the
board of education, the board of regents, the Hawaii health [systems]
corporation board, the auditor, the ombudsman, and the director of the
legislative reference bureau.  These individuals or boards may make adjustments
for their respective excluded employees.



"Excluded employee" or
"employee" means any individual who is employed by an appropriate
authority and is not included in an appropriate bargaining unit under section
89-6 and, therefore, is not entitled to collective bargaining coverage under
chapter 89. [L 2000, c 253, §105]