56 - Examination of books and accounts.

§ 56. Examination   of  books  and  accounts.  The  mayor  shall  have  authority at all times to examine the books and papers of  any  officer,  employee  or department of the city and, as often as he may deem proper,  to appoint one or more competent persons to examine, without notice, the  accounts of any city officer or department, and  the  money,  securities  and  property  belonging  to the city in the possession or charge of any  officer or department and to report the result of such examination;  and  he  may  administer  oaths to witnesses and take affidavits in all cases  relating to the affairs of the city.