For the purpose of investigations and hearings hereunder, the Council shall be vested with the following rights, powers and prerogatives, all of which may be exercised by the presiding officer appointed by Council:
(a) To compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers and other evidence and to issue subpoenas or attachments therefor. No officer or employee of the City shall, by virtue of such office or employment, be exempt from being called as a witness. The Council, through its presiding officer, shall exercise the foregoing powers on behalf of and upon request of the Manager and of any respondent.
(b) To appoint any police officer or other person to serve subpoenas for witnesses.
(c) To appoint any police officer or other person to maintain order and decorum at any hearing held by the Council.
(d) To appoint such clerks, stenographers and other assistants as may be necessary in order to carry on the investigation at hand.
(e) To administer oaths.
(Ord. 11-87. Passed 5-18-87.)