Alabama § 45-37A-52.222 - Investigations by Council or Mayor.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-37A-52.222 — Investigations by Council or Mayor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-37A-52.222. Investigations by Council or Mayor.
The council, the mayor, or any person or committee authorized by either of them, 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 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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-37A-52.222 ("Investigations by Council or Mayor.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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