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.