Section 17-106. POWERS OF THE HEARING BODY

 

106.1In connection with any hearing held pursuant to §101, a board or commission shall have the following powers:

 

(a)To request the Mayor to appoint counsel from the Office of the Corporation Counsel to represent the District in any case before the board or commission;

 

(b)To administer oaths or affirmations, either personally or through a designated agent, to witnesses called to testify;

 

(c)To subpoena respondents and other witnesses and relevant books, papers, and documents;

 

(d)To take testimony and to examine witnesses; and

 

(e)To direct continuance of any case without regard to the limitation in §103.2.

 

106.2In proceedings before a board or commission, if any person refuses to respond to a subpoena, refuses to take the oath or affirmation as a witness, refuses to be examined, or refuses to obey any lawful order of the board or commission contained in its decision rendered after a hearing, the board or commission may apply to the proper court for an order requiring obedience.

 

source

Sections 40.4 and 40.5 of Regulation No. 72.3, approved January 26, 1972, 5DD DCRR §§40.4 and 40.5, 18 DCR 436 (February 22, 1972).