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Proposing an amendment to the Rules of this Board, to permit the issuance of subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents.
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In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 233, Sec. 8, the Board of Aldermen is hereby authorized to issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and/or the production of books and papers at a hearing of the Board or any committee thereof. If any member of the Board of Aldermen wishes to have such a subpoena issued to compel the appearance of a witness and/or the production of books and papers to a meeting of the Board, or a committee thereof, the member shall move to have such a subpoena issued. Upon the approval of a majority of the members of the Board, the City Clerk shall issue such subpoena.