The Director of Law shall serve for an indefinite term, subject to removal by the Council at any time by a majority vote of all the members elected thereto. Should such removal become necessary, Council shall, thirty (30) days before the effective date thereof, notify the Director of Law of such intent, stating the cause for removal, immediately suspend him from office and appoint a qualified person to perform the duties of the Director of Law during his suspension. The Director may, within one (1) week after notice of suspension, reply in writing and request an appearance before Council. Council shall grant such request within two (2) weeks after a reply is received. After such hearing, if one is requested and after full consideration, Council, by resolution, may declare the Director of Law removed from office and the decision of Council shall be final. In any case of removal, the former Director of Law shall receive one (1) month’s severance pay unless such removal is due to a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude. In the case of voluntary resignation of the Director of Law, the Council and the Director shall agree upon the effective date of the resignation.
(Enacted 11-7-00.)
(Enacted 11-7-00.)