Section 54-03.2-02 - DefinitionsAs used in this code:
1. "Hearing" means any meeting in the course of an investigatory proceeding, other than a preliminary conference or interview at which no testimony is taken under oath, conducted by an investigating committee for the purpose of taking testimony or receiving other evidence. A hearing may be open to the public or closed to the public.2. "Investigating committee" means any of the following:a. A standing or select committee of either house of the legislative assembly.b. A joint committee of both houses.c. An authorized subcommittee of a legislative committee.d. The legislative management and any interim committee of the legislative management if specifically designated by the legislative management as an investigating committee with subpoena powers.e. Any other body created by law, the members of which may include nonlegislators. Investigating committees have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in the manner provided for in section 54-03.2-08. Nothing in this chapter may be construed as in derogation of any power to issue subpoenas which is inherent in the legislative assembly or any of its committees.3. "Public hearing" means any hearing open to the public or the proceedings of which are made available to the public.