Council may by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of its membership remove the Mayor for failure to meet or maintain the qualifications of office, for misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance or for conviction of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude. Any such action shall be of immediate effect and shall not be subject to Mayoral veto.
Charges may be brought against the Mayor by any two members of Council who shall notify the Mayor in writing of such charge. Council shall consider the charges at a public meeting which shall occur not less than twenty-one days after written notice is delivered to the Mayor of the charges. The Mayor may be represented by an attorney and shall have the opportunity to be heard, present evidence, and examine under oath any witnesses. The Mayor shall not vote on any matters dealing with the charges or removal of the Mayor.