(a) The Council may in its discretion by ordinance create or abolish boards and may grant to them the power to conduct hearings, to make recommendations and initial decisions which, unless appealed from within twenty days shall become final. The Council shall provide for appeals by any party affected by the proceedings or by a city administration officer, and shall direct that all decisions must be promptly filed with the City Clerk as public record.

(b) Unless the Council shall otherwise determine by a majority vote, all questions presented to the Council concerning any subject which has been delegated to a citizen board shall be submitted first to the board for consideration.

(c) Boards established by the Council shall not be authorized to employ or direct the employment or removal of any administration officer or employee of the city, except that the City Manager shall consult the respective boards regarding the appointment and dismissal of the department head.