The Council may from time to time establish by ordinance various boards and commissions to act in an advisory capacity or to perform special functions. Except as otherwise may be provided by statute or this Charter, the members of all such boards and commissions shall be appointed by a vote of an absolute majority of the Council, and the Council shall have authority to suspend or remove any member of any board or commission established by it. The Mayor shall become an ex officio member of all boards and commissions created under this article.