Many of the previous powers the City Council enjoyed are now largely irrelevant under the current conditions.

It was so outdated (City Council) couldn't hardly do anything. It keeps them more in tune with current laws and helps the council do their jobs a little better.

well beyond the scope of the powers vested in the Great Council.

We were spoiled by previous market conditions. It was very exuberant.

Conditions were very cramped, but the delight on the patients' faces made that all irrelevant.

This is a hard time for the city, a hard time for the council and a hard time for the mayor. I'd much rather be mayor when I was than right now.