[1] The powers and duties are listed in Article III of the Bakersfield City Charter.

Their primary function is the passing of ordinances for: raising revenue, appropriating money from the treasury, and regulations for the city.

The specific duties, which ordinances passed to fulfill, are listed in Article III, section 12.

There are too many to list here, but generally include all powers a city would need to provide proper services and maintain order for its citizens.

Each committee examines potential ordinances and issues related to specific topics.