Upon approval by a majority of the entire City Council, other independent boards as defined by statute and use may be established to assist the Council and the city if the establishment of such independent boards is not specifically prohibited by statute, the courts or other higher authority. The establishment shall be by amendment to this section as provided by law and such amendment shall list the composition of the board, set meeting dates, define duties, regulate and define powers and list qualifications for membership.
(1994 Code, § 3-5)