Convening Committee. The City Council may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole if:the Council adopts a motion specifying the subject matter for consideration; or the President calls for the Council to meet as a Committee of the Whole and specifies the subject matter for consideration. Chair.In general. Unless these Rules direct otherwise, when the Committee of the Whole is formed, the President may act as chair or appoint another member to act as chair. Report recommendations. The chair of the Committee of the Whole shall select a designee other than the President to report the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole.