(a)
The mayor, or in his absence the mayor pro tem, shall determine and establish such committees of councilmen, citizens of the city, or councilmen and citizens of the city, subject to council approval, in any combination, as necessary to aid and assist the city council in governing the city or to conduct the affairs of government of the city.
(b)
The mayor, or in his absence the mayor pro tem, shall appoint the members of the various committees, boards, commissions and/or advisory groups, subject to council approval, as then necessary to the function of the city council and governing the city, as may be established by the Code of Ordinances as it may be amended, or as may be established by resolution of the city council, unless expressly prohibited thereby from doing so.
(c)
In the appointment of the members of the committees, boards and commissions, subject to council approval, as may be established by ordinance, custom or practice, or resolution, the mayor shall, at least annually, designate the chairman thereof and, in the case of a vacancy on the committee, board or commission, the mayor, or the mayor pro tem acting in his absence, may designate a new chairman, subject to council approval, if the vacancy being filled is that of the old chairman.
(1987 Code, sec. 2-56)