Electronic Communications Act, 2008 ACT 775 (2) Anyone or more of the parties to a dispute may refer the dispute to the Authority or for settlement by any alternative dispute resolution mechanism. (3) Where parties to a dispute that relates to electronic communications agree that the dispute is to be settled by (a) the dispute resolution committee established under section 84, or (b) any alternative dispute resolution mechanism, the parties shall not institute an action in court until the disoute resolution procedure has been exhausted. Dispute Resolution Committee 85. (1) The Board shall establish a Dispute Resolution Committee for the purpose of the resolution of disputes. (2) The composition of the Committee shall be determined by the Board. (3) The Committee shall expeditiously investigate and hear any matter which is brought before it. (4) The Authority shall determine the period within which disputes may be settled. (5) 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. (6) A party to a dispute may appear at the hearing and may be represented by a lawyer or another person of that person's choice. Powers of the committee 86. (1) The Dispute Resolution Committee may (a) issue summons to compel the attendance of witnesses, (b) examine witnesses on oath, affirmation or otherwise, (c) compel the production of documents, and (d) refer a person for trial at the High Court for contempt. (2) A summons issued by the Committee shall be under the hand of the Secretary of the Authority. Resolution of referred disputes 87. The Committee may, in settling a dispute (a) make a declaration setting out the rights and obligations of the parties to the dispute, (b) make provisional or interim orders or awards related to the matter or part of the matter, or give directions in furtherance 58