for further revision, and, following their approval, sets the bill for its third and final reading. A bill that passes third reading is sent to the Honolulu mayor. The mayor must either approve or veto the bill, which becomes law only after the mayor approves it. Investigation and audit powers The City Council has the power to investigate the operations of city agencies and any subjects over which the council exercises legislative control. Given its setting of the city's budget and oversight of its financial activities, the council can order audits of county departments and agencies. Appointment powers The council appoints the city clerk, auditor, and the director of council services. With the mayor's consent, it can also create and appoint officers of semi-autonomous agencies. The city currently oversees two semi-autonomous agencies: the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART). Agencies and committees As the legislative branch of the City and County of Honolulu, the City Council supervises three offices, two semi-autonomous agencies, and eight committees. Offices City Clerk's Office Office of Council Services Office of the City Auditor Semi-autonomous agencies The Board of Water Supply Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Committees References Resources City and County of Honolulu Municipal Reference Center. http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/18864-municipal-reference-center-resources-online.html Dye, Bob. Hawaiʹi Chronicles II : Contemporary Island History from the Pages of Honolulu Magazine. Honolulu: University of Hawaiʹi Press, 1998. Honolulu, Mayor's Office of Information and Complaint. The City and County of Honolulu. Honolulu, 1971. City councils in the United States Government of Honolulu