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QUESTION: May the governing body of a municipality grant subpoena powers to a community relations board established by ordinance under its home rule powers?

SUMMARY: The governing body of the City of Clearwater may grant subpoena powers to a community relations board established by municipal ordinance. Since the investigation of alleged civil rights violations by such board may result in a prosecution under the city's fair housing ordinance, or similar local or federal legislation, the alleged violators should not be compelled to testify against themselves in proceedings before the board.…