The Council and the City Manager, or either of them, and any officer or officers formally authorized by them, or either of them, shall have power to make investigations into the City's affairs, to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books and papers. There shall be an annual audit of the City accounts by a Certified Public Accountant selected by the Council, who shall certify, among other things, that the accounts and records of the City have been maintained in accordance with this Charter and with the Statutes of the State of Minnesota, and that all funds of the City have been handled according to law; a copy of such audit shall be filed with the City Clerk and with the Chairman or Chairwoman of the Charter Commission not later than 30 days after completion of the audit. The Council may at any time and shall upon petition of not less than 100 registered voters of the City provide for an examination or audit of the accounts or financial affairs of the City or of any officer, employee or department of the city government by the State Auditor. The Council may cause to be made any survey or research study of any department of the City or any other matter of municipal concern.
(Ord. 97-14, passed 8-25-1997)