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done in a manner that does not force the informant or petitioner to reveal his or her identity
unless in the case where the interests of the petitioner is involved. In such case, the petitioner’s
identity is needed for contact in order to obtain information or inform him or her of the results
of actions taken.
In taking actions under paragraph one, where there is an informant or petitioner, the
Commission shall notify such informant or petitioner of its consideration, unless the contact
address is not given.
Section 35. In conducting an examination to obtain facts under Section 34, the
Commission may proceed in any manner that does not create unnecessary steps or burden for
relevant person or state agency. It shall give the petitioner and concerned state officials an
opportunity to explain and support their explanation with evidence as appropriate.
For the benefit of performing the duty according to paragraph one, the Commission shall
have the following powers, which shall be exercised only insofar as it is necessary:
(1) To issue a letter of request a state agency, a civil official, government employee or
employee of the agency, or any person involved, to provide a written statement of fact or
opinion relating to the performance of its duties, to give oral statement, or to submit any
related object, document, proof or other evidence for consideration within a period of time as
determined by the Commission. In case where any agency or person does not comply with the
Commission’s request, the Commission may issue an order that agency or person to do so;
(2) To enter into a dwelling or any place to examine facts or gather relevant evidence.
In the case that such dwelling or place is not in possession of a state agency and the owner or
occupant does not give his or her consent, entering can only be done with a Court order;
(3) To issue a regulation prescribing the rules on expenditure, allowance and travel
expenses for a person presenting an opinion or oral statement and for the performance of
duties of the competent official.
In exercising the powers under (1) or (2), the Commission may assign a Commissioner or
a competent official to perform the tasks on its behalf, except for the order issued under (1) in
which the tasks shall be assigned only to a Commissioner. This shall be done according to a
regulation as prescribed by the Commission.
In exercising the powers under (2) shall be done in the presence of the occupant or
caretaker of the place or any concerned person. In case such person cannot be found, it shall
be done in the presence of at least two other persons requested to attend as witnesses. In this
regard, the occupant or caretaker of the place or any concerned person shall render
cooperation to facilitate such performance of duty.