§96-8  Appropriate subjects for investigation.  An appropriate subject for investigation is an administrative act of an agency which might be:

     (1)  Contrary to law;

     (2)  Unreasonable, unfair, oppressive, or unnecessarily discriminatory, even though in accordance with law;

     (3)  Based on a mistake of fact;

     (4)  Based on improper or irrelevant grounds;

     (5)  Unaccompanied by an adequate statement of reasons;

     (6)  Performed in an inefficient manner; or

     (7)  Otherwise erroneous.

     The ombudsman may investigate to find an appropriate remedy. [L 1967, c 306, §9; HRS §96-8]