§107. Information

(a) In order to obtain information needed to carry out its duties, the Commission shall-

(1) hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, receive such evidence, and print or otherwise reproduce and distribute so much of its proceedings and reports thereon as it may deem advisable, a Cochairman of the Commission, or any member of the Commission designated by the Commission for the purpose, being hereby authorized to administer oaths when it is determined by the Commission that testimony shall be taken or evidence received under oath;

(2) arrange for the head of any Federal, State, or local department or agency (who is hereby so authorized to the extent not otherwise prohibited by law) to furnish to the Commission such information as may be available to or procurable by such department or agency; and

(3) keep accurate and complete records of its doings and transactions which shall be made available for public inspection, and for the purpose of audit and examination by the Comptroller General or his duly authorized representatives.

(b) Public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this Act by the Commission, any State or any local development district shall be provided for, encouraged, and assisted. The Commission shall develop and publish regulations specifying minimum guidelines for such public participation, including public hearings.

( Pub. L. 89–4, title I, §107, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 9 ; Pub. L. 94–188, title I, §109, Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1081 .)

References in Text

This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), means Pub. L. 89–4, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 5 , as amended, known as the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, which is set out in this Appendix. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1 of this Appendix and Tables.

Amendments

1975-Pub. L. 94–188 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).