United States Code Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees

§ 578. Authority of the arbitrator

§ 578.

Authority of the arbitrator

An arbitrator to whom a dispute is referred under this subchapter may—

(1)

regulate the course of and conduct arbitral hearings;

(2)

administer oaths and affirmations;

(3)

compel the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at the hearing under the provisions of section 7 of title 9 only to the extent the agency involved is otherwise authorized by law to do so; and

(4)

make awards.