The records, books, accounts, papers, grounds, and buildings of the said Institute shall at all times be open to the inspection and examination of the Mayor. The City Council shall always have power, by resolution or otherwise, to appoint committees of their body to inquire into the affairs of said Institute. City Code, 1879, art. 34, §8 1893, art. 34, §8 1927, art. 26, §8 1950, art. 20, §7 1966, art. 1, §66 1976/83, art. 1, §61 Ord. 1868-068