2525.1 In connection with any hearing held pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall have the following powers:

1. (a) To request that counsel from the Office of the Corporation Counsel represent the District in any case before the Board;
2. (b) To administer oaths or affirmations, either personally or through a designated agent, to witnesses called to testify;
3. (c) To subpoena respondents and other witnesses and relevant books, papers, and documents;
4. (d) To take testimony and to examine witnesses; and
5. (e) To direct continuance of any case without regard to the limitation in § 2521.1.

2525.2 In proceedings before the Board, 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 contained in a decision rendered after a hearing, the Board may make application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for an order requiring obedience.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 4401 (April 30, 2004).