Sec. 413. investigations by the council

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## Sec. 413 investigations by the council ###

(a)The Council, or any committee or person authorized by it, shall have power to investigate any matter relating to the affairs of the District, and for that purpose may require the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and other evidence. For such purpose any member of the Council (if the Council is conducting the inquiry) or any member of the committee may issue subpenas and administer oaths upon resolution adopted by the Council or committee, as appropriate. ###

(b)In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpena issued to, any person, the Council by resolution may refer the matter to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, which may by order require such persons to appear and give or produce testimony or books, papers, or other evidence, bearing upon the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey such order may be punished by such Court as a contempt thereof as in the case of failure to obey a subpena issued, or to testify, in a case pending before such Court. ### Part B The Mayor