Tag: Subpoena Power
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On first reading, Council votes to repeal bill giving auditor subpoena power
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver City Council passed on first reading a motion to repeal an ordinance passed last May granting the city auditor subpoena power Monday night after he filed a lawsuit against the council saying an amendment made to it was unlawful. The plan is to start…
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City council to repeal bill after Denver auditor files lawsuit to determine its legality
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After Denver Auditor Tim O’Brien filed a lawsuit claiming City Council passed an illegal amendment on an ordinance restricting the auditor’s ability to issue subpoenas, council has filed to repeal the bill and start the…
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Denver auditor granted subpoena power by City Council
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien now has the ability to issue subpoenas after the City Council approved a bill Monday granting the position subpoena power. With this new power, O’Brien can demand a person or entity provide documents, information or testimony when conducting internal audits, investigations…
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Bills for common consumption, auditor subpoenas, Channel 7 landmark pass first vote
The Denver City Council approved three bills Monday regarding applications for common consumption areas, granting the city auditor subpoena power and designating the Channel 7 building as a landmark, moving the bills to final consideration. All three of the bills were passed unanimously and will now have to pass a final full City Council vote…
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City Council committee approves giving Denver auditor subpoena power
The Denver City Council Finance and Governance Committee unanimously approved a proposal that would grant the city auditor subpoena power during its meeting Tuesday afternoon. The proposal will now be sent to the full council for a final vote before implementation. If passed, the auditor would be able to use the subpoena power – the…