Conduct public hearings. Date Due: Responsible Entity: Action: Summary: Status: Statute: N/A EJAG Conduct public hearings. The EJAG will conduct public hearings on any matter within the scope of its functions, powers and duties. ONGOING EJ Law § 1 adds new ECL §48-0107(4). Statutory Language: EJ Law § 1 adds new ECL §48-0107(6): "conduct public hearings with respect to any matter within the scope 20 of its functions, powers and duties."