Neither the Council nor any of its members shall direct the appointment of any person to or his removal from office by the City Manager or by any of his subordinates. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the City Manager and neither the Council nor any members thereof shall direct or give orders to any subordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or privately.
(Adopted by electorate, May 11, 2013)