West Hollywood Municipal Code Ch. 1.40 Subpoenas

This chapter is adopted for the purpose and intent of establishing a uniform procedure for issuing subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of other evidence at city administrative proceedings before the City Council, subordinate bodies of the city, a hearing officer or the Tax Administrator.

(Ord. 17-1000 § 1, 2017)

The procedures set forth herein are authorized by California Government Code Section 37104, et seq.

(Ord. 17-1000 § 1, 2017)

Upon resolution of the City Council, a subpoena may issue if authorized under this code or if related to any proceeding within the City Council's jurisdiction, whether presided over by the City Council, a subordinate body, hearing officer or the Tax Administrator.

(Ord. 17-1000 § 1, 2017)

Upon a finding that any person has neglected or refused to obey a subpoena issued pursuant to Section 1.40.030, the City Council may authorize enforcement proceedings in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in the form and manner prescribed by law.

(Ord. 17-1000 § 1, 2017)

City-issued subpoenas shall be issued on a form approved by the City Attorney.

(Ord. 17-1000 § 1, 2017)