For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FORMAL DISPUTE: An issue raised by either the executive or legislative branch of city government with respect to the existence of a duty, obligation or authority of the executive or legislative branch as to which there is not agreement between those branches of government.
INTRAGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE or COMMITTEE. That Committee provided for in Article XIX of the City Charter and as further provided for in this article to resolve formal disputes between the executive and legislative branches of the city with respect to their respective duties and obligations under the City Charter.
STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE or STATEMENT. The written document used to initiate action by the Intragovernmental Conference Committee. A Statement of the Issue may only be filed by the Mayor or by the City Council. A decision by the City Council to file a Statement of the Issue must be approved by a majority vote of the City Council.
(Ord. 15-2010)