Except as provided in this Charter or as expressly limited by this Charter and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, all legislative powers of this municipality shall be vested in the Council. Without limitations of the general powers herein before stated, Council shall:
(A) Originate, introduce and pass ordinances and adopt resolutions.
(B) Fix the number and compensation of all officers and employees of the municipality and the compensation of all elected officials.
(C) Require and fix bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of office by officers and employees of the municipality. The premium of any bond required by the Council shall be paid by the municipality.
(D) Adopt an annual appropriation ordinance based upon the annual budget in the manner set forth in the general laws of Ohio.
(E) Have the power to make investigations into the affairs of the municipality and the conduct of any municipal department, office or agency, and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require production of evidence.
(F) Have the power to levy taxes and incur debts subject to the limitations imposed thereon by the Charter.
(G) Have the power to adopt and to provide for the enforcement of local Police, Fire and Rescue, Sanitary and other similar regulations as are not in conflict with general laws.
(H) Have the power to provide for the exercise of all powers of local self-government granted to the municipality by the Constitution of the State of Ohio in a manner consistent with this Charter or the Constitution of the State of Ohio.
(I) Except for the purpose of inquiry or investigation, members of the Council shall interact with the employees of the municipality in their professional capacity only through the Administrator with the exception of the employees of the Law Department, Police Department, and Fire Department where interactions with employees shall be through the Law Director, Police Chief or Fire Chief, as appropriate.
(J) Exercise all other powers granted to the Council by this Charter and by the Constitution and laws of the State of Ohio.