IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
WITHDRAWN 11/22/2004
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AN ORDINANCE enacting one new section to be known as §5570. to Chapter 55 of the Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to legislative subpoenas and the enforcement thereof.
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ORDINANCE #3572, November 22, 2004
INTRODUCED BY Dan Tarwater, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Charter, Article II, Section 16, Paragraphs 35 and 36, grants to the Legislature the authority to establish procedures for the conduct of investigations of any question or matter on which the Legislature may lawfully take action; and,
WHEREAS, it is advisable to set forth the manner in which said investigations shall be conducted; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature hereby promulgates the following procedures for the conduct of investigations by the Legislature; therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED, by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Chapter 55, Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby enacted, consisting of one new section, to be known as § 5570., to read as follows:
The Chair of the Legislature, in consultation with the other members of the Legislature, may decide to conduct an investigation of any question or matter on which the legislature may lawfully take action;
5570.1 Upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Legislature, the Chair of the Legislature or his designee may issue subpoenas for witnesses or documents including but not limited to books, records and papers, as appropriate;
5570.2 The Chair of the Legislature or his designee may accomplish service of subpoenas through any legally recognized means available;
5570.3 The Chair of the Legislature or his designee shall establish a hearing date for the witnesses to be heard or the documents to be reviewed;
5570.4 The Chair of the Legislature or his designee shall give not less than twenty-four (24) hours advance written notice of the hearin...
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