Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2.09.240, 2.09.250, 2.09.260, 2.09.270, the City Manager shall not be removed from office, other than for misconduct in office, during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any general municipal election held in the city at which election a member of the City Council is elected. The purpose of this provision is to allow any newly elected member of the City Council or a reorganized City Council to observe the actions and ability of the City Manager in the performance of the powers and duties of his office. After the expiration of said ninety-day period, the provisions in Sections 2.09.240 through 2.09.270 as to the removal of said City Manager shall apply and be effective. (Ord. 2176 § 1 (part), 1977).