All 8 seated members of the City Council form the Committee of the Whole, which:
- Deals with issues that require action by more than one (1) standing committee
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding the annual budget for all city funds
- Makes decisions regarding the acquisition and sale of real estate
- Deals with long-term planning functions
- Has the ability to sanction other Council members / elected officials
- Deals with issues that are not specifically delegated to other standing committees
The Committee of the Whole is chaired by the Council President.