§ 2.06.060 — POWERS AND DUTIES

2.06.060: POWERS AND DUTIES:

The Council shall exercise the legislative powers of City government, including the adoption of ordinances and resolutions; setting appropriate tax levies; adopting the City budget; establishing sewer and water rates and setting other general tax and service rates. The Council shall supervise, appoint and direct its own staff and establish job descriptions, job functions, job classifications or reclassifications and compensation therefor, within the budgeted appropriations and consistent with State law. It may also review and monitor the Municipal administration, conduct public hearings and perform all other duties and responsibilities authorized or required by State law. The Council shall consider and give, where appropriate, its advice and consent to the Mayor on all proposed appointments to City boards, commissions, committees or other bodies established to provide advice or assistance to the operation of City government, except as may otherwise be specified by law. (Prior Code § 24-4-2)