A. For the purpose of carrying out any of its functions and duties, the Osage Nation Congress and its committees may require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses, the production of books, records, media, correspondence, memorandum, papers and documents as it deems necessary.

B. The jurisdiction of the Osage Nation Congress and its committees to issue subpoenas shall be as stated in Article II of the Osage Nation Constitution.

C. The Speaker may issue one or more subpoenas, during a legislative session or during the interim, with the written consent of a majority of the members of Congress.

D. The Chair of a Standing Committee of Congress may issue one or more subpoenas, during a legislative session or during the interim, with the written consent of a majority of the members of the Committee, provided each subpoena is also signed by the Speaker.

E. A subpoena issued by the Speaker or a Chair of a Standing Committee is valid and enforceable until terminated by a vote of the Osage Nation Congress. When a new Congress has been elected, it shall, within sixty (60) days, adopt or dismiss all subpoenas of a former Congress that have not been served. ONCA 07-48, eff. Oct. 3, 2007; ONCA 13-59, eff. July 11, 2013; ONCA 23-49, eff. Apr. 20, 2023.