Guam § 12109 - Commission May Compel Attendance of Witnesses,

§ 12109. Commission May Compel Attendance of Witnesses,

Etc.

(a) In all investigations made by the Commission, and in all

proceedings before it, the Commission shall have the same

powers respecting administering oaths, compelling the

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attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary

evidence, and examining witnesses as are possessed by the

Superior Court.

(1) In case of contempt or disobedience by any person

to any order of the Commission or any subpoena issued by

it, or of the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter

regarding which he may be questioned lawfully, the

Superior Court, on application by the Commission shall

compel obedience and punish said person as in the case of

disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from

the Superior Court or a refusal to testify therein.

(2) Nothing herein shall be construed as in any manner

giving to any public utility immunity of any kind except as

may already be conferred by law.

(3) The fees and traveling expenses of witnesses shall

be the same as allowed witnesses in the Superior Court and

shall be paid out of any appropriation available for the

expenses of the Commission.

(b) All meetings and hearings of the Commission shall be

public and minutes and records of each meeting shall be kept.

Personnel matters of employees of the Commission may be

handled in an executive session.