The committee may:
(1) in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules establishing:
(a) public safety in the design, construction, and operation of passenger ropeways that:
(i) adopt the American National Standard for Passenger Ropeways;
(ii) modify the standard under Subsection (1)(a)(i); or
(iii) establish an equivalent standard; and
(b) the annual registration date;
(2) hold hearings and take evidence in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the committee;
(3) subpoena witnesses;
(4) administer oaths;
(5) compel the testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and records relevant to any inquiry;
(6) approve, deny, revoke, and renew the registrations provided for in this chapter;
(7) cause the prosecution and enjoinder of all persons violating the provisions of this chapter and incur the necessary expenses;
(8) elect officers and adopt a seal which may be affixed to all registrations issued by the committee; and
(9) employ, within the funds available, and prescribe the duties of a secretary and other personnel as the committee considers necessary.