(A) The Council shall have power to compel attendance of members and in case of the refusal of any member, after being notified to attend, the presiding officer may issue a warrant ordering his or her apprehension, bring him or her before Council and compel him or her to remain during the session, so as to secure proper attendance to transact business, and any member refusing to remain after being brought in shall be subject to a fine for contempt, as hereinbefore provided.
(B) No member of Council shall depart during its session unless by permission of the Mayor or Council.
(Prior Code, § 121.12)