(A) The city government shall consist of the elective offices established by Charter, the administrative service, and citizen commissions and boards as are hereinafter established by the Council.
(B) The administrative service of the city shall be divided into divisions, departments, and offices as are hereinafter established by the Council. The City Manager shall have overall control and responsibility for the administration of all divisions and departments of the administrative service, except as is otherwise provided by the Charter and ordinances of the city.
(C) (1) The appointive citizens' commissions and boards shall serve as a liaison between the Council and the administrative service to provide advice and guidance concerning government operations.
(2) Where prescribed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, or by an ordinance of the city, a commission or board shall have the authority to conduct public hearings and make findings and recommendations thereon, and to conduct such further activities as are determined appropriate.
(`77 Code, § 3.101)