A. Rules; Expulsion Of Members: The city council shall determine its own rules of proceedings, may punish its members for disorderly conduct and with the concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of the members, may expel a member for cause. (1949 Code § 2-3-4)
B. Prescribe Additional Powers And Duties: The city council may, by resolution, prescribe additional duties, powers and responsibilities for any elected or appointed official which are not prohibited by any specific statute, except that the mayor may not serve as city recorder and neither the mayor nor the city recorder may serve as city treasurer. A justice court judge may not hold any other city office or position of employment with the city.
C. Members Of Council May Be Appointed To Administration: The mayor may, with the advice and consent of the majority of the city council, assign or appoint any member or members of the city council to administer one or more departments of the city and shall by ordinance provide the salary of the administrator.
D. Change Of Duties: The mayor may, with the concurrence of a majority of the city council, change the administrative assignment of any member of the city council who is serving in any administrative position in the city government.
E. General Administrative Powers: The city council shall, from time to time, prescribe the powers and duties to be performed by the superintendents, supervisors, department directors and all of its officers and employees.
F. Personnel Assigned To One Or More Departments: The city council may assign any individual to one or more positions in one or more departments.
G. Rules And Regulations For Administration: The city council shall prescribe rules and regulations which are not inconsistent with the laws of this state, as it deems best for the efficient administration, organization, conduct and business of the city.
H. Appointed Officers; Residency Requirements: The city council may require by ordinance that any or all appointed officers reside in the city. (2006 Code)