Investigations.
Jacksonville Charter, art. 5, § 5.09
in effectSection 5.09. - Investigations.
The council or any duly appointed committee of the council may make investigations into the affairs of the consolidated government and the conduct of any department, office, or agency of the consolidated government and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the council shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 60 days, or both.
(Ord. 84-1307-754, § 1; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHRELA_PTACHLACHJAFL_ART5THCO_S5.09INFetched: 10/27/2026