The City Council shall have the authority to establish by ordinance citizen Committees, Commissions, Boards, and Authorities as required by the State of California or as the Council deems necessary to give it advice or assistance. Such authorizing ordinances shall clearly define goals, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of such a body.

The Council shall have the authority to establish by resolution any temporary or “ad hoc” citizen Committees with limited lifespan and clearly define objectives specified in such a resolution.