The Final Judgment gives The TC the following powers and duties:1. The TC shall have the power and authority to monitor Microsoft's compliance with its obligations under this final judgment.

2. The TC may, on reasonable notice to Microsoft:

a. interview, either informally or on the record, any Microsoft personnel, who may have counsel present; any such interview to be subject to the reasonable convenience of such personnel and without restraint or interference by Microsoft;

b. inspect and copy any document in the possession, custody or control of Microsoft personnel;

c. obtain reasonable access to any systems or equipment to which Microsoft personnel have access;

d. obtain access to, and inspect, any physical facility, building or other premises to which Microsoft personnel have access; and

e. require Microsoft personnel to provide compilations of documents, data and other information, and to submit reports to The TC containing such material, in such form as The TC may reasonably direct.

3. The TC shall have access to Microsoft's source code... The TC may study, interrogate and interact with the source code in order to perform its functions and duties, including the handling of complaints and other inquiries from non-parties.

4. The TC shall receive complaints from the Compliance Officer, third parties or the Plaintiffs (see "voluntary dispute resolution" ).

5. The TC shall report in writing to the Plaintiffs every six months until expiration of this Final Judgment the actions it has undertaken in performing its duties pursuant to this Final Judgment, including the identification of each business practice reviewed and any recommendations made by The TC.

6. Regardless of when reports are due, when The TC has reason to believe that there may have been a failure by Microsoft to comply with any term of this Final Judgment, The TC shall immediately notify the Plaintiffs in writing setting forth the relevant details.

7. TC members may communicate with non-parties about how their complaints or inquiries might be resolved with Microsoft, so long as the confidentiality of information obtained from Microsoft is maintained.

8. The TC may hire at the cost and expense of Microsoft, with prior notice to Microsoft and subject to approval by the Plaintiffs, such staff or consultants ... as are reasonably necessary for The TC to carry out its duties and responsibilities under this Final Judgment. The compensation of any person retained by The TC shall be based on reasonable and customary terms commensurate with the individual's experience and responsibilities.