Investigations.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 303-21
in effect303-21. Investigations.
Pursuant to any investigation or hearing conducted under this chapter, the board has the power:
1. To require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to questions relevant to the proceedings conducted under this chapter as the board may prescribe, such submission to be made within such period and under oath or otherwise as the board may determine.
2. To administer oaths and to require by subpoena issued by it the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any documentary evidence relating to the investigation or hearing being conducted. Issuance of a subpoena requires action by the board in accordance with s. 303-15-4.
3. To order testimony to be taken by deposition before any individual who is designated by the board and has the power to administer oaths, and, in such instances, to compel testimony and the production of evidence in the same manner as authorized by sub. 2.
4. To pay witnesses the same fees and mileage as are paid in like circumstances by the courts of this state.
5. To request and obtain from the department of revenue copies of state income tax returns and access to other appropriate information under s. 71.78(4), Wis. Stats., regarding all persons who are the subject of such investigation.
6. To retain outside counsel and other experts as needed after solicitation of recommendations from the city attorney and upon such contract for services approved for form and content by the city attorney.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-3/CH303.pdf#page=10Fetched: 10/26/2026