§ 2-2. Authority of city council to compel attendance of witnesses, punish for contempt, etc.; administration of oaths.

In pursuance of the charter of the city and consistent with the duties provided for therein, the city council shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, books and papers before it whenever it may be necessary for the more effective discharge of its duties, and shall have the power to punish for contempt before it with the same fines and penalties as the county judge may punish for contempt before the county court. All processes shall be signed by the mayor and attested by the city secretary and shall be served by the chief of police or any police officer of the city.

The mayor, city secretary or any member of the city council shall have authority to administer oaths in any manner pertaining to municipal affairs.

In addition thereto, the city manager and city attorney shall have authority to administer oaths consistent with their duties pertaining to municipal affairs as established by the charter of the city, or any ordinance or resolution passed in pursuance thereof.

(Ord. No. 399, § 1)