Alabama § 45-57A-63.193 Investigations by Council or City Manager

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-57A-63.193 — Investigations by Council or City Manager

Alabama § 45-57A-63.193

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 57ARussell County Municipalities

Art. 6Phenix City

Part 4Government

Subpart 9General Provisions

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Ala. Code § 45-57A-63.193 (2026).

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The council, the city manager, or any person or committee authorized by either of them, may inquire into the conduct of any office, department, board, or agency or officer of the city and may 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 a subpoena or to produce books, papers, or other evidence as ordered under this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.

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The council, the city manager, or any person or committee authorized by either of them, may inquire into the conduct of any office, department, board, or agency or officer of the city and may 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 a subpoena or to produce books, papers, or other evidence as ordered under this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.