A. In the administration of the merit system, the Merit Commission shall have the power to secure by its subpoena, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers, both in support of any charges heard by the Merit Commission and in defense thereto. Each member shall have the power to administer oaths.
B. In case of the neglect or refusal of any person to obey a subpoena issued by the Merit Commission, any circuit judge, upon application by the Merit Commission, may order such person to appear before the commission and give testimony or produce evidence, and failure to obey such order is punishable by the court as contempt thereof.
C. The powers herein contained shall not be limited to those here stated but shall be in addition to such powers as may be included within the rules and regulations approved by the County Board.
(Ord. O-9404-3200-26, § 6, passed 4-19-1994)