The Board shall have the power to:
(A) Prescribe rules. Prescribe the rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary or expedient for the conduct of administrative agencies subject to its authority and shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or amend any rule or regulation;
(B) Investigate. Either by itself or any officer or person designated for the purpose by it, investigate and to examine or inquire into the affairs or operation of any department, division, bureau, or office; and shall have power to employ consultants and professional counsel to aid in the investigations, examinations, or inquiries;
(C) Overrule officials. Set aside any action taken by a town official and may supersede him or her in the functions of his or her office;
(D) Delegate duties. Direct any official, department, division, or bureau to perform the work for any other department, division, or bureau;
(E) Appoint administrative committees. Designate the committees and the members thereof as it shall find necessary for the proper consideration of administrative problems. The committees shall meet at the request of the Board and shall make the recommendation on matters referred to them as they shall find necessary for the best interests of the town; and
(F) Summon employees. Require any employee of the town to appear before and address the Board at any meeting.
(1982 Code, § 2-1002)