§ 3.06. Authority and power of the council.

The council is authorized to legislate with respect to the powers of the metropolitan government granted by article 2 hereof, except as otherwise provided in this Charter; and by ordinance to provide for the organization, conduct and operations of all departments, boards, commissions, offices and agencies of the metropolitan government, when the same has not been provided for by this Charter.

In addition to the foregoing and in aid of its legislative function, the council is authorized by resolution passed by a three-fourths (3/4ths) majority of its entire membership and not subject to the veto power of the mayor to conduct investigations by the whole council or any of its committees; to employ and compensate personnel necessary for such purpose; and to make appropriations therefor.