(1) The commission shall be the legislative and policy determining body of the Town of Circle. Except as otherwise provided by this charter, the commission shall have all powers of the town, which include, but are not limited to, the power:
(a) to adopt ordinances and resolutions;
(b) to establish departments, offices, or agencies in addition to those created by this charter and to prescribe their function;
(c) subject to the limitations provided by law, to raise and borrow money;
(d) to make appropriations for town purposes;
(e) to approve all contracts subject to bid;
(f) to employ an attorney for purposes which the commission feels necessary;
(g) to cooperate with other governmental agencies as prescribed in Section 1.04 of this charter;
(h) to provide for an annual independent audit of the finances of the town;
(I) to approve the budget;
(j) to authorize community councils to advise the commission;
(k) to appoint the members of all boards and commissions except those temporary advisory committees established by the executive.
(l) to provide for a review of all ordinances every six (6) years with the first review completed by September, 1979;
(2) Except for the purpose of inquiry or investigation under this charter or the code of local government, the commission or its members shall deal with town employees who are subject to the direction and the supervision of the executive, solely through the executive, and neither the commission nor its members may give orders to any such employee, either publicly or privately.