N.Y. Second Class Cities Law Section 40
Regulations of duties of officers

The common council may, by ordinance passed by three-fourths of all its members, not inconsistent with this chapter, or other laws of the state, regulate the powers and duties of any city officer or department; and it has power to investigate all city officers and departments and shall have access to all records and papers kept by every city officer or department, and has power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers or other evidence at any meeting of the common council or of any committee thereof, and for that purpose may issue subpoenas signed by the president.

Source: Section 40 — Regulations of duties of officers, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/SCC/40 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

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