§ 48. Investigations.

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The council, the city manager, or any person or committee authorized by either or both of them, shall have power to inquire into the conduct of any department, agency or office of the city, and for that purpose shall have power to administer oaths. The council, on its own initiative, or upon request of the city manager, shall have power to subpoena witnesses, compel the production of books, papers and other evidence material to such inquiry.

The council shall provide by ordinance for penalties for contempt for refusal on the part of officers or employees of city departments, agencies, or offices, to obey such subpoenas, or to produce evidence.

                    
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