Any matter brought to the attention of Council may be referred by the President of Council to such standing or special committee as will be, in his or her judgment and discretion, proper. All such matters shall be investigated and a report shall be made to Council within such time as is fixed by the President. Upon expiration of such time, a motion shall be in order to discharge a committee of the responsibility for further consideration of a matter referred to it. Roll call shall be had on such motion and a majority of the members of Council must vote favorably upon the motion before the adoption thereof.
(Res. 81-R-31, passed 4-6-1981)