ort on a regular basis to the Mayor and Council on all matters of litigation, in a form and at times specified by ordinance. In all litigation involving potential financial liability of the City, the City Attorney shall keep the Mayor and Council informed as to the status and progress of litigation. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Charter, in the course of investigating any violations of state or local law that the City Attorney has authority to enforce, the City Attorney shall have the power to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, administer oaths and affirmations, take evidence, require the production of any books, papers, records or other items, and require responses to written interrogatories relevant to the investigation, except that the powers granted by this subsection shall not include the power to investigate City offices, departments, officers, or employees or to compel the production of documents or testimony from City offices, departments, officers, or employees. The Chief of Police, or other officer designated by ordinance, shall cause all such subpoenas or other written orders to be served. The Council shall prescribe by ordinance suitable penalties for disobedience of subpoenas, and the refusal of witnesses to testify, produce evidence, or respond to written interrogatories. SECTION HISTORY Amended by: Subsec. (f) added, Charter Amendment HH, approved November 5, 2024, effective January 8, 2025.