Alabama § 11-43C-87 Inquiry into Conduct of Office, Department, Agency, or Officer; Investigations as to Municipal Affairs; Subpoena Power

Alabama Statutes

§ 11-43C-87 — Inquiry into Conduct of Office, Department, Agency, or Officer; Investigations as to Municipal Affairs; Subpoena Power

Alabama·Title 11 Counties and Municipal Corporations·Ch. 43C Mayor-Council Form of Government in Class 5 Municipalities

The council, or the mayor, shall have power to inquire into the conduct of any office, department, agency, or officer of the city and to make investigations as to municipal affairs, and for that purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books, papers, and other evidence. Failure to obey such subpoena or to produce books, papers, or other evidence as ordered under the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both.

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The council, or the mayor, shall have power to inquire into the conduct of any office, department, agency, or officer of the city and to make investigations as to municipal affairs, and for that purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and compel the production of books, papers, and other evidence. Failure to obey such subpoena or to produce books, papers, or other evidence as ordered under the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $200.00 or by imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both.

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