If by majority vote the City Council orders an investigation into alleged Brown Act violation(s), all findings from the investigation regarding the alleged Brown Act violation(s) shall be submitted to the Civil Grand Jury within seven days of receipt by the City Council.
The City retains the sole discretion to determine whether to initiate, conduct, and finance investigations into any alleged Brown Act violation(s).
Notwithstanding the above, absent a City-conducted investigation, alleged Brown Act violation(s) may still be referred to the Civil Grand Jury in accordance with the Civil Grand Jury's standard procedures.
City Council: As appropriate, direct staff to retain investigation services for the investigation of alleged Brown Act violation(s) and submit findings to the Civil Grand Jury within seven days of receipt of any investigation findings.