(A) Any department established by the Common Council under I.C. 36-4-9-4 may appoint deputies and other employees at its pleasure, unless a statute provides otherwise.
(B) A department may dismiss deputies and other employees.
(C) Except as provided by statute or ordinance, the Mayor may suspend or remove from office any officers, deputies or other employees of the City appointed by him or her or a prior Mayor by notifying them to that effect and sending a written statement of reasons for the action to the Common Council.