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45-8A-23.262
Section 45-8A-23.262 Investigations by council or city manager. The council, the city manager,
or any person or committee authorized by either of them, shall have power to inquire into
the conduct of any office, department, board, or agency or officer of the city and to make
investigations as to municipal affairs, and for that purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer
oaths, and compel the production of books, papers, and other evidence. 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 a fine not to exceed
one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both. (Acts 1953,
No. 404, p. 472, §9.03.)...
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39-7-18
Section 39-7-18 Board of trustees of authority - Powers generally. The board of trustees shall
have power to do all things necessary or convenient in conducting and developing the enterprise,
including but not limited to the following powers: (1) To adopt and amend bylaws for the management
and regulation of its affairs and the enterprise in which it is engaged; (2) To use, with
the consent of the municipality, the agents, employees or facilities of such municipality
and to provide for payment of the agreed proportion of the cost therefor; (3) To appoint officers,
agents and employees and to fix their compensation; (4) To inquire into any matter relating
to the affairs of the authority, to compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the
production of books and papers material to any such inquiry, to administer oaths to witnesses
and to examine witnesses and such books and papers; (5) To appoint an advisory board to assist
in the formation of proper policies in respect of the...
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37-5-5
Section 37-5-5 Board of directors - Powers. The board of directors of any district shall have
power and authority: (1) To exercise by vote, ordinance or resolution all of the general powers
of the district. (2) To make all needful rules, regulations and bylaws for the management
and the conduct of the affairs of the district and of the board. (3) To adopt a seal for the
district, prescribe the style thereof and alter the same at pleasure. (4) To lease, purchase,
sell, convey and mortgage the property of the district and to execute all instruments, contracts,
mortgages, deeds or bonds on behalf of the district in such manner as the board shall direct.
(5) To inquire into any matter relating to the affairs of the district, to compel by subpoena
the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers material to any such inquiry,
to administer oaths to witnesses and to examine such witnesses. (6) To appoint and fix the
salaries and duties of such officer, experts, agents and...
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36-26-40
Section 36-26-40 Studies and reports by director; investigations and hearings as to compliance
with provisions of article, etc., generally. The director shall make studies and report to
the board upon all matters touching the enforcement and the effect of the provisions of this
article and the rules and regulations prescribed thereunder. He may visit all places of employment
and services affected by this article in order to ascertain and advise with the heads of the
various departments concerning their methods of handling those matters affecting employees
in the service, such as hours of work, attendance, training, working conditions and morale
and in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this chapter and the rules promulgated
thereunder are obeyed. The director, in the course of such inquiries, shall have the power
to administer oaths, subpoenas and require the attendance of witnesses and the production
of books, papers, documents and accounts pertaining to the subject under...
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12-21-282
Section 12-21-282 Procedure for securing attendance of witness within state at criminal proceeding,
etc.; in another state; fees and allowances; effect of failure of summoned witness to attend
and testify. (a) If a judge in a court of record in any state which, by its laws, has made
provision for commanding persons within that state to attend and testify in this state certifies
under seal of such court that there is a criminal proceeding pending in such court or that
a grand jury investigation has commenced or is about to commence, that a person being within
this state is a material witness in such proceedings or grand jury investigation and that
his presence will be required for a specified number of days, upon presentation of such certificate
to any judge of a court of record in the county in which such person resides or the county
in which such person is found if he is not a resident of this state, such judge shall fix
a time and place for a hearing, and shall make an order...
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31-2A-47
Section 31-2A-47 (Article 47.) Refusal to appear or testify. (a) Any person not subject to
this code who does all of the following may be punished by the military court in the same
manner as a criminal court of the state: (1) Has been duly subpoenaed to appear as a witness
or to produce books and records before a court-martial or court of inquiry, or before any
military or civil officer designated to take a deposition to be read in evidence before such
a court. (2) Has been duly paid or tendered the fees and mileage of a witness at the rates
allowed to witnesses attending a criminal court of the state. (3) Willfully neglects or refuses
to appear, or refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to produce any evidence which
that person may have been legally subpoenaed to produce. (b) The fees and mileage of witnesses
shall be advanced or paid out of the appropriations for the compensation of witnesses. (c)
At the request of the military judge or the convening authority and upon...
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11-25-13
Section 11-25-13 Disposition of funds. (a) In any county that has established a county law
library fund pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to local act, and in any county which hereafter
shall establish a law library fund pursuant to lawful authority, in addition to, and not to
supersede, the authority granted to the presiding judge in a judicial circuit by such authority,
the presiding circuit judge may authorize the moneys designated for the use of the law library
to be expended for any of the following purposes: (1) The purchase of books, periodicals,
equipment, software, hardware, furniture, fixtures, technology, and computers. (2) The cost
of securing advice and attendance of witnesses. (3) Registration fees and expenses incurred
by the judges and court employees when attending seminars, institutions, conferences, and
other meetings related to continuing legal education and judicial education. Allowances and
reimbursements for expenses incurred by the judges and court employees...
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45-2-80.83
Section 45-2-80.83 Baldwin County Law Library and Judicial Administration Fund; retirement
of part-time law librarians. (a) The sums to be paid to the Baldwin County Commission, as
herein provided, shall be kept in a special fund designated as the Baldwin County Law Library
and Judicial Administration Fund and shall be expended by the Presiding Circuit Judge of the
Circuit Court of Baldwin County, to create, establish, and maintain the law library and to
provide for the more effective administration of justice, including, but not limited to: Paying
the costs of securing the advice and attendance of witnesses; registration fees and other
actual expenses incurred in attending seminars, institutes, conferences, and other meetings
in connection with continuing legal and judicial education, membership fees, or dues in legal
and judicial organizations; paying the salaries of court employees when necessary for the
efficient operation of the courts; and any other actual and necessary expenses...
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45-44-244.35
Section 45-44-244.35 Examinations and investigations. The revenue commissioner or his or her
designee may examine the books, papers, and records of any employer or licensee to determine
the accuracy of any return made, or if no return was made, to ascertain the amount of fees
due. Each employer or licensee shall give to the revenue commissioner or to his or her designee,
the means, facilities, and opportunity for the making of the examination and investigation.
The revenue commissioner may examine any person under oath concerning any gross receipts which
were or should have been shown in a return. The revenue commissioner may compel the production
of books, papers, records, and the attendance of any person whom he or she believes to have
knowledge of the gross receipts or compensation. (Act 97-522, p. 912, § 6.)...
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8-19-9
Section 8-19-9 Discovery of information. Before any action is commenced, the Attorney General
or the district attorneys may issue subpoenas to any person to appear and produce relevant
papers, documents, and physical evidence, and administer an oath or affirmation to any person,
in aid of any investigation or inquiry into possible violations of this chapter. Such subpoenas
shall be served in accordance with the appropriate Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. Upon
failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey such subpoena, the Attorney General or district
attorney may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance.
After an action is commenced, discovery may proceed in accordance with the Alabama Rules of
Civil Procedure. (Acts 1981, No. 81-355, p. 510, §9.)...
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