26 §979-I. Hearings - Maine Statutes

Title 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Chapter 9-B: STATE EMPLOYEES LABOR RELATIONS ACT

§979-I. Hearings

1. Hearings conducted by the board shall be informal and the rules of evidence prevailing in judicial proceedings shall not be binding. Any and all documentary evidence and other evidence deemed relevant by the board may be received.

[ 1973, c. 774, (NEW) .]

2. The chairman shall have the power to administer oaths and to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses, the presentation of books, records and other evidence relative or pertinent to the issues presented to the board for determination. Witnesses subpoenaed by the board shall be allowed the same fees as are paid to witnesses in the Superior Court. These fees, together with all necessary expenses of the board, shall be paid by the Treasurer of State on warrants drawn by the State Controller.

[ 1973, c. 774, (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1973, c. 774, (NEW).