Section 152-RICR-00-00-1.4 - Powers and Duties of the CommitteeA. The Committee shall have the following duties and powers subject to the approval of the Supreme Court: 1. to adopt, amend, and rescind any rules and regulations that it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, a copy of which rules and regulations shall be filed with the secretary of state and available for public inspection; 2. to investigate all reports of activities which may constitute unauthorized practice of law and to hold hearings to determine whether the charges are substantiated or unsubstantiated; 3. to appoint legal counsel and any assistants that the committee deems necessary to act for the committee in investigating complaints brought before it; 4. to make contracts and arrangements for the performance of administrative and similar services required or appropriate in the performance of the committee's duties; 5. to issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigations, hearings, or other proceedings held under the authority of this chapter; 6. to take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in any investigation, hearing, or proceeding; and 7. to summon and examine witnesses during any investigation, hearing, or proceeding conducted by the committee. 152 R.I. Code R. 152-RICR-00-00-1.4