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 COL6/24/2021 CH. 12 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND THE GUAM TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 2004 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.