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Council to sign subpoenas for Aug. 26 impeachment hearing; adopts ordinance naming hearing officer
Summary
City aldermen agreed to sign subpoenas that request documents and witnesses for an Aug. 26 impeachment hearing and approved an ordinance to appoint a hearing officer to preside over the proceeding. Lawyers at the meeting emphasized the accused official’s right to due process and subpoena power.
The Carl Junction Board of Aldermen on Aug. 19 agreed to sign subpoena requests tied to an impeachment hearing scheduled for Aug. 26 and approved an ordinance to designate a hearing officer to preside over the proceeding.
City legal staff explained two statutes authorize the council to issue subpoenas and said the notices request records and witnesses; staff said many requested items are already public records but the subpoenas ensure witnesses will appear with documents if needed. One council member asked why the city should…
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