Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 Act  772 within the periods. (4)  The Committee may require evidence or arguments to be presented in writing and may decide the matters upon which it will hear oral evidence or written arguments. (5)  Each party to a matter is entitled to appear at the hearing and may be represented by a lawyer or any other person. Powers of the Dispute Resolution Committee 73.  (1)  The Dispute Resolution Committee may (a) issue summons to compel the attendance of witnesses under the hand of the Secretary; (b) examine witnesses on oath, affirmation or otherwise; (c) compel the production of documents; (d) cite a person for trial at the High Court for contempt; (e) to make a declaration setting out the rights and obligations of the parties to the dispute; (f) make provisional or interim orders or awards that relate to the matter or part of it, or give directions in pursuance of the hearing; (g) dismiss or refrain from hearing or determining a matter, in whole or in part, if it appears that the matter, or part of the matter, is trivial or vexatious or that further proceedings are not necessary or desirable in the public interest; (h) in appropriate circumstances, order any party to pay the reasonable costs and expenses of another party, including the expenses of witnesses and fees of lawyers, in bringing the matter before the Agency; and (i) generally give directions and do what is necessary or expedient for the hearing and determination of the matter. Allowances 74. Members of the Board and members of a committee of the Board shall be paid allowances approved by the Minister in consultation with the Minister responsible for Finance. The Executive Director 75.  (1)  The President shall, in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution, appoint a Executive Director for the Registry. (2)  The Executive Director shall hold office on the terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment. 33