following an affirmative vote by the electorate on the
question of holding a Constitutional Convention to lease or
otherwise obtain suitable meeting and office space, to
purchase or lease office supplies, equipment, books and other
publications and other materials necessary for the work of
the Constitutional Convention and to hire or engage
secretaries, technical assistants, printers and other
employees or consultants as may be deemed necessary for the
preparatory work of the Constitutional Convention.
(2) The committee shall initiate studies, inquiries,
surveys or analyses the committee may deem relevant through
the committee's own personnel or in cooperation with public
or private agencies, including institutes, universities,
foundations or research organizations. In so doing, the
committee may hold public or private hearings.
(3) The committee may issue subpoenas under the hand and
seal of the chairperson commanding any person to appear
before it and to answer questions touching matters properly
being inquired into by the committee and to produce books,
papers, records and documents that the committee deems
necessary. The subpoenas may be served upon any person and
shall have the force and effect of subpoenas issued out of
the courts of this Commonwealth.
(4) A person who willfully neglects or refuses to
testify before the committee or to produce any book, paper,
record or document shall be subject to the penalties provided
by the laws of this Commonwealth in the case.
(5) Each member of the committee shall have power to
administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses appearing
before the committee.
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