(a) That, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 111.08 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, and in accordance with Charter Section 46, the chairman of a standing committee of the Council, with the approval of the President of Council, may subpoena witnesses to appear before such committee at a time and place designated in the subpoena, to testify concerning matters of inquiry into the conduct of any department, office, officer or employee of the City and to make investigation as to City affairs and may require the production of books, papers, and records in furtherance of such inquiries and investigations. The subpoena shall be in a form acceptable to the Director of Law. If a subpoena is issued, it may be directed to a City law enforcement officer who shall serve and return it to the Clerk of Council.
(b) No person shall fail to obey a subpoena issued under this section, or, having appeared pursuant to such order, refuse to answer a question pertinent to the matter under inquiry.
(c) Whoever violates division (b) of this section is guilty of contempt of the Council, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. No. 1167-95. Passed 6-19-95, eff. 6-28-95)