OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
December 12, 2018
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Public Health, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Chapter 2-112 of the Municipal Code regarding subpoena power.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours.
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-112-160 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-112-160 Commissioner - Additional powers and duties.
The Commissioner of Health shall have the following powers and duties: (a) Public health related powers and duties:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(9) To issue subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, documents, data and other information relevant to public health investigations that the Commissioner of Health conducts (i) pertaining to a serious public health threat: or (ii) to locate persons who mav have been exposed to an agent which can seriously affect their health.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a subpoena shall be served in the same manner as subpoenas issued under the Rules of the Illinois Supreme Court to compel appearance of a deponent, and subject to the same witness and mileage fees fixed by law for such subpoenas.
A subpoena issued under this subsection shall identify the person to whom it is directed and the documents or other items sought thereby, if any, and the date, time and place for the appearance of the witness and production of the documents or other items described in the subpoena. Except for investigations related to a public health emergency, as determined by the Commissioner of Health, the date for examination or production shall not be less than seven days after s...
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