§ 214. Investigation by the Council.

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The Council may make, or cause to be made, investigations into the affairs of the County and the conduct of any County department, office or agency and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. It shall be deemed a misdemeanor for any person to fail or refuse to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the Council and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by fine of not more than $1,000.00, or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both.

Editor's note

An amendment proposed by Res. No. 115, 1996 was approved at an election held Nov. 5, 1996, and became effective Dec. 5, 1996.

                    
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