All legislative power of the City shall be vested in the Council except as otherwise provided by this Charter and The Constitution of the State of Ohio therefore. Council shall have authority to:
(1) Adopt ordinances and resolutions on any subject within the scope of its powers and provide penalties for the violation thereof;
(2) Establish the internal organization, staffing and compensation of the departments, boards and commissions created by this Charter;
(3) Set up such additional departments, boards, or commissions as it may deem necessary and determine their powers and duties;
(4) Adopt and modify the master plan and official map of the City;
(5) Have the power to adopt and provide for the enforcement of zoning classifications, districts, uses and regulations by ordinance as authorized under the provisions of the Ohio law;
(6) Adopt a subdivision platting ordinance and approve subdivision plats which conform thereto.
(7) Enact a comprehensive building code;
(8) Adopt an annual appropriation ordinance based upon the annual budget;
(9) Appoint and remove, and establish compensation for, the office of Mayor and Vice-Mayor. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor will be elected biennially from among the seven Council members. The Mayor shall act as President of Council and preside over Council, but will have no veto powers. The Mayor will act as a ceremonial figure for various civic functions where the City should be represented. The Mayor shall preside over Mayor’s Court and supervise the bailiff of that Court. The Vice-Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor when the Mayor is absent;
(10) Appoint and remove, and establish compensation for, the position of City Manager, and appoint an acting Manager when necessary;
(11) Confirm and remove, and establish compensation for, the position of City Attorney;
(12) Inquire into the conduct of any City officer or employee in the performance of their functions;
(13) Make investigations of any office, department or agency of the City;
(14) Employ a public accountant to make an audit of the financial affairs of the City whenever such audit is deemed necessary or required by law;
(15) Provide for the employment of engineering and other professional services on a consulting basis when deemed necessary; and
(16) Issue subpoenas for witnesses and the production of books and papers which may be necessary in the conduct of any hearing or investigation.