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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2635. Powers
(a) Meetings
The Commission shall first meet not later than 30 days after the
date on which all members are appointed, and the Commission shall
meet thereafter on the call of the chairperson or a majority of the
members.
(b) Hearings and sessions
The Commission may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times
and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the
Commission considers appropriate. The Commission may administer
oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before it.
(c) Access to information
The Commission may secure directly from any Federal agency
information necessary to enable it to carry out this subchapter, if
the information may be disclosed under section 552 of title 5.
Subject to the previous sentence, on the request of the chairperson
or vice chairperson of the Commission, the head of such agency
shall furnish such information to the Commission.
(d) Use of facilities and services
Upon the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal
agency may make available to the Commission any of the facilities
and services of such agency.
(e) Personnel from other agencies
On the request of the Commission, the head of any Federal agency
may detail any of the personnel of such agency to serve as an
Executive Director of the Commission or assist the Commission in
carrying out the duties of the Commission. Any detail shall not
interrupt or otherwise affect the civil service status or
privileges of the Federal employee.
(f) Voluntary service
Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the chairperson of the
Commission may accept for the Commission voluntary services
provided by a member of the Commission.
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