The City Administrator shall relate to and communicate with the Mayor and the City Council as a whole, any problems, situations and conditions which arise concerning any department or activity of the city which, in the opinion of the City Administrator, is of significance. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the members of the Council shall communicate directly to the City Administrator in all matters concerning any department or activity of the city. No member of City Council shall give orders to anyone subordinate to the City Administrator except in a case of an emergency.
(1985 Code, § 2-101)