If any witness shall refuse to testify to any facts within his or her knowledge, or to produce any papers or books in his or her possession, or under his or her control, relating to the matter under inquiry, before the Council, or any such committee, the Council shall have the power to cause the witness to be punished as for contempt. No witness shall be excused from testifying touching his or her knowledge of the matter under investigation in any such inquiry, but such testimony shall not be used against the witness in any criminal prosecution except for perjury committed upon such inquiry.
(Amended by electors 11-7-00)