Elected officials of the city shall not coerce or attempt to coerce any city employee in carrying out the duties of the office; or coerce or attempt to coerce any city employee in making an appointment or in removal of an officer or employee or in purchasing equipment, services or supplies; or attempt to exact a promise relative to an appointment from any candidate. The Mayor and members of the City Council may however discuss matters of city administration as part of the Council’s regular agenda. This regulation shall not alter the responsibilities of any city officials as otherwise provided for in this chapter. A violation of this section may occasion the censure of the offending member of the Council by the Council, or removal from office by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(Ord. 568a, passed 3-18-91)