Council shall be a continuing body, but shall at its first meeting in January of each year following its election adopt by majority vote rules of organization which shall not conflict with this Charter, and which shall remain in effect until amended, changed, or repealed by a majority vote of Council. These rules shall be effective immediately. On any point not covered by rules of Council, Robert's Rules of Order, as revised, shall apply.
The Clerk of Council shall be appointed by Council. Council shall establish the salary of the Clerk of Council by ordinance. The Clerk of Council may hold another office or position of employment in the City. The Clerk of Council shall have those powers, duties, and functions as are provided in this Charter, by Rules of Council, or by ordinance or resolution. Included in the duties of the Clerk of Council shall be the maintenance of a record of proceedings of Council and a record of all ordinances and resolutions adopted by Council. The Clerk of Council shall give notice of regular and special meetings of Council to its members and to the public as may be provided by this Charter, by the Rules of Council, or by ordinance or resolution. Council may appoint any person as an Acting Clerk of Council to serve in the event of a vacancy in the office, temporary absence, or disability of the Clerk of Council.