All legislative power of the Municipality shall be vested in the Council, except as otherwise provided by this Charter and the Constitution of the State of Ohio. Without limitation of the foregoing, the Council shall have and possess the following powers:
(a) The power to levy taxes and incur debts.
(b) The power to establish departments, boards and commissions and fix compensation.
(c) The power to provide for an independent audit of the accounts and records of the Municipality, without competitive bidding, which may be in addition to audits by state officers and agencies as may be required under the general laws of Ohio.
(d) The power to conduct investigations and to inquire into the conduct of any office, department, divisions, bureau, board, commission or any officer or employee of the Municipality in the performance of their public powers, duties, responsibilities, and functions.
(e) The power to grant any franchise, including franchises to public utilities; by ordinance adopted by a vote of not less than five members of the Council.
(f) The power to appoint, suspend, or remove, by a motion adopted by a vote of not less than five members of Council, the members of any board or commission of the Municipality, whether the board or commission is created by this Charter or by ordinance or resolution.
(g) Issue subpoenas for witnesses and to require the production of books and papers which may be necessary in the conduct of any hearing or investigation.