N.Y. County Law § 209: Investigations

§ 209. Investigations. The board of supervisors is empowered to

conduct an investigation into any subject matter within its

jurisdiction, including the conduct and performance of official duties

of any officer or employee paid from county funds and the accounting for

all money or property owned by or under the control of the county. The

power to conduct investigations may be delegated to a committee of the

board. The chairman of the board and any member of such committee may

issue a subpoena requiring a person to attend before the board or such

committee and be examined in reference to any matter within the scope of

the investigation, and in a proper case to produce all books, records,

papers and documents material or relevant to the investigation. A

subpoena issued under this section shall be regulated by the civil

practice law and rules. The chairman of the board and any member of such

committee may administer the oath to any witness and adjournments may be

taken from time to time.