ARTICLE III
THE COUNCIL
§3.01   POWERS OF COUNCIL.
   All powers of the City shall be vested in the Council except as otherwise provided by this Charter, the Constitution or the laws of Ohio. The Council shall provide for the exercise of the powers of the City as provided in Section 2.02 of this Charter. The Council shall also provide for the performance of duties and obligations imposed on the City by law to the extent such duties and obligations do not conflict with this Charter or ordinances or resolutions adopted by the Council. The establishment of rates for public utilities shall be a power of the Council. The Council shall have authority to retain an independent certified public accountant or firm to audit some or all of the records and accounts of the City. (Amended 6-8-82)