LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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AMENDING CITY COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES; ARTICLE IV. CODE OF ETHICS, BY ADDING SECTION 4.04 - INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council amend Council Rules and Procedures by adding section 4.04, a process for conducting inquiries and investigations as promulgated within Section 4.02(a)(3) of the City Charter.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Section 4.02(a) (3) of the City Charter (City Council Powers and Duties) states:
“To inquire into the conduct of any municipal office, department, agency or officer and to investigate municipal affairs, and for that purpose, may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and compel the production of books, papers and other evidence.”
This item puts into place a process for undertaking the Charter authorized activity.
PRIOR ACTION:
Pensacola City Charter enacted
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Inquiries and Investigations - Final
PRESENTATION: No