The inspector general may be removed prior to the expiration of his term only for cause and in accordance with the provisions of this section. The mayor shall give written notice (a) to the city council of his intent to remove the inspector general; and (b) to the inspector general of the cause of his intended removal. Within ten days after receipt of the notice, the inspector general may file with the city council a request for hearing on the cause for removal. If no such request is made within ten days, the inspector general shall be deemed to have resigned his office as of the tenth day after receipt of the notice of intended removal. If such a request is made, the city council shall convene a hearing on the cause for removal of the inspector general, at which the inspector general may appear, be represented by counsel and be heard. The hearing shall be convened within ten days after receipt of the request therefor and conclude within 14 days thereafter. The mayor's notice of intended removal shall constitute the charge against the inspector general. Removal of the inspector general for cause after the hearing shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the city council then holding office.
(Prior code § 19-13; Added Coun. J. 10-4-89, p. 5726)