(A) The Director of Community Television may be removed by the Board of Public Works and Safety only for cause at any time after a notice and a hearing before the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(B) CAUSE is hereby defined as:
(1) Conviction in any court of a felony; or
(2) A finding and decision of the Board of Public Works and Safety that the Director has been or is guilty of any one of the following:
(a) Neglect of duty;
(b) A violation of rules;
(c) Neglect or disobedience of orders;
(d) Incapacity;
(e) Absence without leave;
(f) Immoral conduct;
(g) Conduct injurious to the public peace or welfare;
(h) Conduct unbecoming a Director of Community Television; or
(i) Other breach of discipline.
(C) The notice of a hearing must state:
(1) The time and place of the hearing;
(2) The charges against the Director;
(3) The specific conduct that comprises the charges;
(4) That the Director is entitled to be represented by counsel;
(5) That the Director is entitled to call and cross-examine witnesses;
(6) That the Director is entitled to require the production of evidence; and
(7) That the Director is entitled to have subpoenas issued, served, and executed in the county where the city is located.
(D) Further, a decision of the Board of Public Works and Safety to remove a Director of Community Television must be confirmed by majority vote of the entire seven-member Common Council of the city as well as by a recommendation of the Cable Education Board and Advisory Committee.
(Ord. 6222, passed 11-3-14)