(A) All committees shall be appointed by the Mayor upon his or her own initiative or upon the majority vote of all the members of the Council.
(B) Each committee shall consist of 3 members of the Council, and the Chairperson of each committee shall be designated by the Mayor. Each committee member shall serve as appointed unless excused by a majority of the members of the Council.
(C) Any matter brought before the Council for consideration may be referred by the presiding officer to the appropriate committee or to a special committee appointed by him or her for a written report and recommendation before it is considered by the Council as a whole. Each committee report shall be signed by a majority of the members and shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer prior to the Council meeting at which it is to be submitted. Each committee shall act promptly and faithfully on any matter referred to it.
(Ord. 190, passed 4-21-1997)