PENNSYLVANIA, June 24 - private individuals to appear before the standing committee

for the purpose of submitting information to it.

(2) In order to carry out its duties, each standing

committee is empowered with the right and authority to

inspect and investigate the books, records, papers,

documents, data, operation and physical plant of any public

agency in this Commonwealth.

(3) In order to carry out its duties, each standing

committee or special committee appointed under Rule 5(a)(2)

may issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum and other

necessary process to compel the attendance of witnesses and

the production of any books, letters or other documentary

evidence desired by the committee. The chair may administer

oaths and affirmations in the manner prescribed by law to

witnesses who shall appear before the committee to testify.

(e) Notice of meetings.--

(1) The following apply:

(i) The Chair of a committee or, in the absence of

the Chair, the Vice Chair, with the approval of the

Chair, shall provide each member of the committee with

written notice of committee meetings, which shall include

the date, time and location of the meeting and the number

of each bill, resolution or other matter which may be

considered. During session, notice of meetings of

standing committees shall be published daily. Notice

shall be delivered by the Chair to the Secretary-

Parliamentarian's office on a form prescribed by the

Secretary-Parliamentarian of the Senate by the end of the

session on the day preceding its intended publication.

(ii) Whenever the Chair of any standing committee

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