§ 28. Investigation by city council.


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  • The city council shall have power to inquire by resolution into the conduct of any office, department, agency or officer of the city and to make investigations as to municipal affairs, and for such purposes may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books, papers and other evidence. Failure to obey such subpoena or to produce books, papers, and other evidence as ordered under the provisions of this section of this Charter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00).

(Res. No. 293, 4-17-79; Ord. No. 95-7b (Exhibit A), 5-16-95; Res. No. 10-24, 5-18-10; Ord. No. 16-02, § 8, 2-16-16)