With the exception of the matter of the compensation to the members of the City Council for their services as now provided by <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="III|§1">Article III, § 1 of the City Charter</cite>, the City Council shall have the control of all matters of expenditure which relate to the business operations or diary of the City Council, embracing: the salaries of its officers; printing for the body; necessary expenses of its standing and special committees; stationery; appointments of the council chambers and committee rooms; funeral expenses; and such other expenses as may be proper for and necessary to the discharge of its functions. City Code, 1893, art. 1, §33 1927, art. 1, §45 1950, art. 1, §6 1966, art. 1, §9 1976/83, art. 1, §12 Ord. 1881-056