California Code, Public Utilities Code - PUC § 341

(a) Meet at the times and places it may deem proper.

(b) Accept appropriations, grants, or contributions from any public source, private foundation, or individual.

(c) Sue and be sued.

(d) Contract with state, local, or federal agencies for services or work required by the Oversight Board.

(e) Contract for or employ any services or work required by the Oversight Board that in its opinion cannot satisfactorily be performed by its staff or by other state agencies.

(f) Appoint advisory committees from members of other public agencies and private groups or individuals.

(g) As a body, or on the authorization of the Oversight Board, as a subcommittee composed of one or more members, hold hearings at the times and places it may deem proper.

(h) Issue subpoenas to compel the production of books, records, papers, accounts, reports, and documents and the attendance of witnesses.

(i) Administer oaths.

(j) Adopt or amend rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, and to govern the procedures of the Oversight Board.

(k) Exercise any authority consistent with this chapter delegated to it by a federal agency or authorized to it by federal law.

(l) Make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature at the time or times the Oversight Board deems necessary.

(m) Participate in proceedings relevant to the purposes of this chapter or to the purposes of Division 4.9 (commencing with Section 9600) or, as part of any coordinated effort by the state, participate in activities to promote the formation of interstate agreements to enhance the reliability and function of the electricity system and the electricity market.

(n) Do any and all other things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.