SECTION 5.09. HEARINGS ON CHARGES.

   No officer shall be removed from office without the concurrence of five (5) or more members of Council, after public hearing upon the charge or charges brought and provided further, that the accused member shall have been notified in writing of the charge or charges against him at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such public hearing; and provided further, that he or his counsel shall have been given an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and examine witnesses appearing in support of such charge or charges.