Council as a body shall have and possess the authority to:
1. Create, change and abolish additional boards and commissions not created by this Charter. Members of created boards and commissions shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of a majority of Council.
2. Advise and consent to the appointments by the Mayor of members of boards and commissions created by this Charter. A majority vote of Council shall be required to approve.
3. Adopt an Administrative Code which shall provide in detail the organization of the Municipal Government, define the powers and duties of each organizational unit and define the administrative procedures to be followed, subject to the provisions of this Charter, and after consultation with the Mayor. Amendments to and revisions of the Administrative Code shall be made by Council after consultation with the Mayor. Where the Administrative Code is silent, with such exceptions as provided by this Charter, the officers and employees of the City shall have, and may exercise, all powers and duties provided for similar officers and employees by General Law.
4. Fix the number of employees in the various departments of the City and fix the rate of their compensation and may require any officer, employee or member of any department, board or commission of the City, whether elected or appointed, to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of their duties and provide for payment by the City of the premium for such bond.
5. Employ a qualified accountant to make an audit of the financial affairs of any office or department of the City whenever such audit is deemed necessary by Council.
6. Inquire into the conduct of any office, department or agency of the City.
7. Make investigations of any office, department or agency of the City.
8. Cause subpoenas to be issued for witnesses and require the production of books and papers which may be necessary in the conduct of any hearing or investigation.
9. Refer any criminal violation within City Government to either the City or County Prosecutor for the appropriate court action.
10. Provide, by ordinance, the procedure to be adopted in all bidding in which the City of Defiance is involved.
11. Purchase, lease, sell and dispose of property.
Council shall have power to do all things necessary and proper to enforce the provisions of this Charter.