§ 22-30. Right to examine and copy evidence.

(a)

In conducting an investigation, employees authorized by the mayor shall have access at all reasonable times to premises, records, documents, individuals, and other evidence or possible sources of evidence and may examine, record, and copy such materials and take and record the testimony or statements of such persons as are reasonably necessary for the furtherance of the investigation.

(b)

Any person appearing before the mayor may be represented by counsel.

(c)

Complaints, orders, and other process and papers of the mayor or his agent may be served either personally or by certified mail. The verified return by the individual serving the complaints, orders, process, or papers, setting forth the manner of the service, is proof of service. The return post office receipt, if certified and mailed as provided in this subsection, is proof of service.

(Code 2004, § 28.12; Mo. of 4-17-1993)