[§356D-33]  Investigatory powers.  (a) 
The authority may:



(1)  Investigate living, dwelling, and housing
conditions and the means and methods of improving the conditions;



(2)  Enter upon any building or property to conduct
investigations or to make surveys or soundings;



(3)  Conduct examinations and investigations and hear
testimony and take proof under oath at public or private hearings on any matter
material for its information;



(4)  Issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of
witnesses or the production of books and papers, and order the examination of
witnesses who are unable to attend before the authority, are excused from
attendance, or by leave of courts as provided by chapter 624, are out of the
State; and



(5)  Make available to any government agency charged
with the duty of abating or requiring the correction of nuisances or like
conditions, or of demolishing unsafe or unsanitary structures within its
territorial limits, its findings and recommendations with regard to any
building or property where conditions exist that are dangerous to the public
health, morals, safety, or welfare.



(b)  Investigations or examinations may be
conducted by the authority, by a committee appointed by it consisting of one or
more members of the board, or by counsel, or by an officer or employee
specially authorized by the authority to conduct it.  Any person designated by
the authority to conduct an investigation or examination shall have the power
to administer oaths, take affidavits, and issue subpoenas or orders for the
taking of depositions. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]