Article III — CITY COUNCIL: FUNCTIONS

Section 300. POWERS OF COUNCIL.

All powers of the City shall be vested in the Council, except as otherwise provided in this
Charter.

Section 305. POWERS AND DUTIES OF MAYOR.

The Mayor shall be the political head of the City. The Mayor shall:

(a) recommend City policy;

(b) recommend to the Council appropriate and necessary legislation;

(c) recommend programs for the physical, economic, social and cultural development of the
City;

(d) be responsible for public relations activities and represent the City for ceremonial purposes;

(e) represent the City in intergovernmental relations, personally or by delegated representative,
at the direction of the Council;

(f) preside at meetings of the Council;

(g) establish and dissolve ad hoc committees, subject to approval by the Council;

(h) possess the authority to suspend implementation of any action taken by the Council by
filing with the City Clerk, within three days after such Council action, a notice of
suspension thereof. Such suspension shall constitute a motion for reconsideration of the
action taken, to be voted upon by the Council at its next regular meeting;

(i) provide leadership and marshal citizen participation in City activities;

(j) report to the public from time to time on the affairs of the City;

(k) possess the authority and attributes of a Council Member;

(l) possess such authority and perform such duties as are granted or required by this Charter
or by the Council.

Section 310. VICE MAYOR.

At its first regular meeting in January of each year, the Council shall designate one of its
members Vice Mayor, to serve for a period of one year and until a successor is elected and
qualified. In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall possess and perform the powers and
duties of the Mayor.

Section 315. REGULAR MEETINGS.

The Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month at such times as it shall fix by
ordinance or resolution.

Section 320. PLACE OF MEETING.

All regular Council meetings shall be held in the Civic Center Complex or on public property
within the City, should the Council find and determine that the Civic Center Complex is
hazardous or unsuitable for the conduct of a regular Council meeting.

Section 325. QUORUM.

A majority of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 330. ACTIONS.

The Council by ordinance shall establish rules of procedure for taking actions. Such rules shall:

(a) provide that Council actions shall require the affirmative votes of a majority of the entire Council membership.

(b) provide for the introduction, publication, adoption, amendment, effective date and
codification of ordinances.

(c) provide for the introduction and adoption of resolutions.

Section 335. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

No one shall be denied the right, personally or through counsel, to present grievances or offer
suggestions for the betterment of municipal affairs at any regular meeting of the Council, nor to
speak to the subject of any special meeting.

Section 340. PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES.

The Council by ordinance shall provide for a method of publication of legal notices.

Section 345. INTERFERENCE IN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.

Neither the Mayor nor any Council Member shall interfere with the execution of the powers and
duties of the City Manager, or order, directly or indirectly, the City Manager or any department
head to appoint or remove any person to or from any office or employment with the City. Except
for the purpose of inquiry, the Mayor, and Council Members shall deal with the administrative
service under the City Manager solely through the City Manager and neither the Mayor nor any
Council Member shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager, either publicly or
privately.

Section 350. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

The Council by ordinance shall create boards and commissions as necessary to facilitate
governmental operations in all appropriate fields, including, but not limited to:

(a) Board of Zoning Adjustment;

(b) Historical-Cultural Commission;

(c) Human Resources Commission;

(d) Library Board;

(e) Personnel Relations Board;

(f) Planning Commission;

(g) Recreation and Parks Commission.

An ordinance creating a board or commission shall specify its powers and duties, number of
members and their terms of office, and such other matters as the Council deems appropriate.
The Council by ordinance may consolidate, reorganize and rename any of such boards and
commissions, provided that no board or commission shall be abolished except upon a
determination by the Council after public hearing that the functions of such board or
commission are no longer necessary for the proper administration of the City's business. The
City Manager shall designate the officers and employees who shall provide staff assistance to
each board and commission.