Removal by the council of elective officers or of members of boards or commissions shall be made for either of the following reasons:
(a) For any reason specified by statute for removal of city officers by the governor.
(b) For any act declared by this charter to constitute misconduct in office. Such removals by the council shall be made only after a hearing of which the officer has been given notice by the clerk at least ten (10) days in advance, either personally or by certified mail, addressed to the officer in question at the last known place of residence of that officer. Such notice shall include a copy of the charges against the officer. The hearing shall afford an opportunity to the officer, in person or by his or her attorney, to be heard in his or her defense, to cross-examine witnesses and to present testimony. If the officer shall neglect to appear at the hearing and answer the charges, his or her failure to do so may be deemed cause for removal. A majority vote of the members of the council in office at the time, plus one (1) exclusive of any member whose removal is being considered, shall be required for any such removal.