§ 7. Investigation by the council.

The Council shall have power to inquire into the conduct of any office, department, agency, or officer of the City and to make investigation as to municipal affairs, and for that purpose subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and compel the production of books, papers, and other evidence. The Council may provide by ordinance that failure to obey such subpoena or to produce books, papers or other evidence as ordered under the provisions of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).