§ 2.07. Investigations.
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The council shall have the power to investigate the official conduct of any department, agency, office, officer or employee of the city, and for such purpose shall have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books, papers and other evidence material to the investigation. The council shall, by ordinance, provide penalties for contempt in failing or refusing to obey any such subpoena or to produce any such books, papers or other evidence, and shall have the power to punish such contempt in the manner provided by such ordinance.