Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, neither the Council nor any of its members shall interfere with the execution by the City Manager of his or her powers and duties, or order, directly or indirectly, the appointment by the City Manager, or by any of the department heads in the administrative service of the City, of any person to any office or employment, or his or her removal therefrom. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the City Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service under the jurisdiction of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and neither the City Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. (Amended November 7, 2000, filed by Secretary of State February 6, 2001.)