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Sec.2.7.Salaries. <br /> The mayor and councilmembers shall receive such compensation as is fixed by the council in accordance with <br /> state statutes.Any increases in such compensation shall not become effective until after the next municipal <br /> election.Other officers and employees of the city shall receive such salaries or wages as may be fixed by the <br /> council. <br /> Sec.2.8.Investigation of city affairs. <br /> The council may make investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any city department, <br /> office or agency and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses,administer oaths,take testimony,and require the <br /> production of evidence.The council shall provide for an audit of the city's accounts at least once a year by the <br /> state department in charge of such work or by a certified public accountant.At any time,the council may provide <br /> for an examination or audit of the city accounts of any city officer or agency,and it may provide for any survey or <br /> research study of any subject of municipal concern. <br /> CHAPTER 3.COUNCIL PROCEDURES <br /> Sec.3.1.Council meetings. <br /> The council shall meet regularly at least once each month at such times and places as the council may designate by <br /> ordinance.The mayor or any three members of the council may call special meetings of the council upon at <br /> least 24 hours notice to each member,and such reasonable public notices as may be prescribed by council <br /> rule in compliance with state statutes.The 24 hours notice shall not be required in an emergency.A state of <br /> emergency shall be deemed to exist when the public peace,health,morals,safety or welfare are in <br /> immediate jeopardy.To the extent provided by state statutes,all meetings of the council and its committees <br /> shall be public,and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records of the council at all reasonable <br /> times.During any of its public meetings,the council shall not prohibit,but may place reasonable restrictions <br /> upon citizens'comments and questions and citizen input shall be provided for at the beginning of each <br /> council meeting. <br /> (Ord.No.04-47,§1(Subd.1),11-23-2004) <br /> Sec.3.2.[Precincts]. <br /> 3.2.1 [Repealed]. <br /> 3.2.2 Precinct boundaries.The precinct boundaries shall correspond to those adopted and revised periodically by <br /> council,by resolution. <br /> 3.2.3 [Repealed] <br /> (Ord.of 9-8-1993;Ord.of 1-28-2000;Ref.of 11-5-2002;Ord.of 9-8-2003) <br /> Sec.3.3.Rules of procedure and quorum. <br /> Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,the council shall determine its own rules and order of business. <br /> A majority of all members shall constitute a quorum to do business,but a smaller number may adjourn from time <br /> Created: 2024-10-04 12:02:15 [EST] <br /> (Supp.No.13,Update 3) <br /> Page 4 of 25 <br />