Note: The legislative history of this chapter, except where specifically noted at the end of a section, is as follows: Ordinance No. 63410-A, passed September 22, 1924.

CROSS REFERENCES

Removal from office, Charter § 16

Powers, terms and vacancies, Charter § 24

Qualifications of members, Charter § 26

Salary and attendance, Charter § 27

Meetings, Charter § 28

Rules, Charter § 29

President of Council, Charter § 30

Clerk of Council, Charter § 31; CO Ch 113

Legislative procedure, Charter § 32 et seq.

Investigatory powers, Charter § 46

Audit and examination, Charter § 47

Hearings against delinquent officers, RC 733.35 et seq.

Misconduct, RC 733.72 et seq.

111.01     City Office Space Designation

The use of the Council Chamber and the Council Committee Rooms shall be controlled by Council. Council shall by resolution assign space in the City Hall and in other buildings belonging to the City for its own use, and for the use and occupancy of the Municipal Court, the Civil Service Commission, the Mayor and the Clerk of Council. All other space in the City Hall and in other buildings which belong to the City shall be assigned by the Mayor to the use and occupancy of the various other departments and offices of the City. The office of the City Planning Commission shall be in or in connection with that of the Platting Commissioner.

111.02     Disclosure of Private Interest in Legislation

A member of Council shall publicly disclose on the official records of Council any direct or financial interest or other personal or private right he may have in any legislation pending before Council prior to its third reading and passage. However, the disclosure shall not deprive the member of Council of his right to vote on such legislation nor shall the failure of any member of Council to make the disclosure affect the validity of the legislation.
(Ord. No. 1288-62. Passed 6-8-64, eff. 6-13-64)

111.03     Opening Prayer at Meetings

The Clerk of Council shall make the necessary arrangement to secure the services of a clergyman to offer prayer at the opening of each regular meeting of Council as provided by the rules of Council. He shall arrange for rotation in selection so as to give recognition to the various faiths and denominations represented in the membership of Council. He is authorized and directed to present to such clergyman by way of honorarium a stipend of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each regular meeting of Council.
(Ord. No. 2926-76. Passed 12-20-76, eff. 12-27-76)

111.04     Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance at Meetings

At the conclusion of the prayer offered at the opening of each meeting of Council, the President of Council may lead the members of Council and all those present at the meeting in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
(Ord. No. 1669-68. Passed 9-9-68, eff. 9-11-68)

111.05     Audits

Council shall maintain a continuous audit of the books of accounts, records and transactions of the administrative departments of the City, which audit shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Charter Section 47. The auditors employed, as hereinafter provided, shall at all times be subject to the directions of Council, and the directions of Council's Committee on Appropriation and Finance, not contrary to the Charter, the provisions of this section or of any contract made in accordance herewith.

111.06     Contracting for Audit

Between January 1 and February 1 in each year the Clerk of Council shall advertise for proposals from certified public accountants who have the qualifications set forth in Charter Section 47 for the furnishing of the labor and materials necessary to maintain the audit provided for therein. Proposals shall be made on such basis as Council may by resolution direct. When such proposals have been received and properly tabulated they shall be reported to Council at its first regular meeting thereafter, and Council shall by resolution award a contract for such continuous audit for the ensuing period of one year. Such contract shall be executed by the Clerk in behalf of the City.

111.07     Audit Reports

Any reports made by auditors under contract provided for herein shall be made only to Council and shall be printed and distributed, and a summary thereof printed in the City Record, all as required in Charter Section 47.

111.071     Hiring of Professional Consultants by City Council

On behalf of the City Council, the President of Council is authorized to enter into contract with professional consultants to provide assistance to the members of Council and/or Council staff in all matters of Council, including but not limited to, communications, legislative research and drafting, accounting matters, and any other matters that may hereafter come before the Council as part of its official business. The cost of contracts shall be paid from funds appropriated for the use of the Council.
(Ord. No. 223-07. Passed 2-5-07, eff. 2-9-07)

111.072     Hiring of Professional Utility Consultants by City Council

(a) On behalf of City Council, the President of Council is hereby authorized to enter into contract with professional consultants to provide assistance to the members of Council in the investigation of utility related matters pertaining to the Divisions of Cleveland Public Power, Water, and Water Pollution Control, including but not limited to, utility rate increases, service efficiency issues, capital project performance, deregulation, and operational and financial assessments. The cost of said contracts shall be paid from Fund Nos. 52 SF 001, 54 SF 001, 58 SF 001 and such other funds deemed appropriate by the Director of Finance.

(b) That the Director of Public Utilities shall provide notice of future water and sewer rate increases by publishing such rate increases in the City Record at least six (6) months prior to the introduction of legislation approving said rate increases and, at the same time, by providing written notice of the proposed increases to all members of Council.
(Ord. No. 1071-98. Passed 6-8-98, eff. 6-16-98 without the signature of the Mayor)

111.08     Refusal to Obey Subpoena or Produce Evidence

No person shall refuse to obey any subpoena issued under authority of Charter Sections 46, 119, and 137, nor refuse to produce books, papers or other evidence required by the Council, Mayor, Civil Service Commission, or a committee or person authorized by any of them, or by the Director of Public Safety, or any member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, or the Board of Building Standards and Appeals, as provided in Charter Section 76-6 and Sections 329.02, 3103.16 (b) and 3103.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or the Community Relations Board, as provided in Section 157.02.
(Ord. No. 81-56. Passed 3-12-56, eff. 3-19-56)

111.09     Subpoenas of the Council

(a) That, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 111.08 of the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, 1976, and in accordance with Charter Section 46, the chairman of a standing committee of the Council, with the approval of the President of Council, may subpoena witnesses to appear before such committee at a time and place designated in the subpoena, to testify concerning matters of inquiry into the conduct of any department, office, officer or employee of the City and to make investigation as to City affairs and may require the production of books, papers, and records in furtherance of such inquiries and investigations. The subpoena shall be in a form acceptable to the Director of Law. If a subpoena is issued, it may be directed to a City law enforcement officer who shall serve and return it to the Clerk of Council.

(b) No person shall fail to obey a subpoena issued under this section, or, having appeared pursuant to such order, refuse to answer a question pertinent to the matter under inquiry.

(c) Whoever violates division (b) of this section is guilty of contempt of the Council, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. No. 1167-95. Passed 6-19-95, eff. 6-28-95)

111.99     Penalty

Whoever violates Section 111.08 is guilty of contempt and shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or imprisoned not more than thirty days or both.
(Ord. No. 81-56. Passed 3-12-56, eff. 3-19-56)