11 Pa.C.S. § 12406

In addition to the city departments established in accordance with Chapter 111 (relating to the executive department), council may create any city office, public board, bureau or commission, which it may deem necessary for the good of government and interests of the city, and, with regard to an office or membership on a board, bureau or commission, unless otherwise provided by this part, council may make appointments and regulate and prescribe the terms, duties and compensation.