111.18 EXPULSION OF MEMBER.
   Council may remove any Council member from office upon the affirmative vote of five members thereof for the following reasons:
   (a)   For absence from three consecutive regular meetings of Council, without such absence being authorized by an affirmative vote of four of the remaining members of Council.
   (b)   For persistent failure to abide by the rules of Council.
   (c)   For not being qualified in accordance with Section 5.05 of the Charter.
   (d)   For having a financial interest in a contract let by the City as set forth in Section of the Charter.
   (e)   For refusing to take the oath of office as required by Section 5.07 of the Charter.
   However, no Council member shall be removed from office without first employing with the requirements of Section of the Charter.
(Ord. 2004-050. Passed 4-20-04.)