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2010 Tennessee Code
Title 6 - Cities And Towns
Chapter 32 - Council and Mayor Under Modified City Manager-Council Charter
Part 1 - Council and Mayor Generally
6-32-109 - Powers of council.

6-32-109. Powers of council.

The council may by resolution subpoena and examine witnesses, order the production of books and papers, and shall have the same powers as a circuit court to punish for refusal to obey such an order or subpoena or for disorderly or contemptuous behavior in the presence of the council. Its presiding officer may administer oaths to witnesses.

[Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 4.09; T.C.A., § 6-3209.]  

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