The Council may, by majority vote, undertake investigations into its own affairs and into the affairs of the City and the conduct of any City department, office or agency, and for the purpose stated may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require presentation of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the Council shall be subject to such penalties as Council shall have provided by ordinance. Such case shall be filed with the office of the Director of Law for the prosecution in the appropriate court.
(Amended Nov. 3, 1998; Nov. 7, 2006)