Opn. No.

Kenneth J. Frank Corporation Counsel City of Binghamton City Hall Government Plaza

Dear Mr. Frank:

You have requested an opinion regarding whether a majority of the common council is authorized to issue subpoenas to local not-for-profit corporations that have an insignificant or no financial or contractual relationship with the City. You have explained that the common council is considering issuing subpoenas to local not-for-profit corporations to obtain information regarding the treatment of sex offenders in the City.

Your inquiry presents two distinct legal questions — first, whether the City…