§3.12   COUNCIL INVESTIGATION.

   The Council, or a committee thereof when authorized by the Council, may inquire into and investigate the conduct of any officer, department or unit of the City or any City contract, expenditure by the City or any other matter affecting the City. In the exercise of its power granted by this section, the Council shall have the power to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and other evidence on its own motion or through the process of any appropriate court or officer thereof; and the Council may adopt ordinances or resolutions imposing penalties for failure or refusal of persons to comply with its lawful orders under this section.