The County Executive may, at any time and without notice, cause the administrative affairs of any County office, department or agency over which the Executive has authority or the official acts and conduct of any official or employee of said entity to be examined. The County Executive or any person appointed by the Executive to conduct such an examination shall have the same power to take testimony, administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books and evidence and to refer witnesses to the Prosecuting Attorney to be punished for contempt as is conferred upon County Council by this charter. Subpoenas may not be issued pursuant to this section except by resolution adopted by 2/3 vote of Council.
(Added 11-3-98)