SEC. 4.03 REMOVAL OF MANAGER FROM OFFICE.

   The Manager may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full legal Council and shall be given thirty (30) days written notice of such intent of his removal. The Manager, if having served six (6) months, may request in writing, within seven (7) days of removal notice, the right to have a public hearing in open Council. After such hearing Council may adopt a final resolution of removal, which shall be effective immediately subject to the thirty (30) day provision in the original notice of removal. But pending and during such a hearing Council may suspend, with or without pay, the Manager from office. The action of Council in suspending or removing the Manager shall not be subject to review by any court or agency. In case of voluntary resignation by the Manager, Council and the Manager shall agree upon the effective date of his resignation.

(Amended 11-4-86)

SEC. 4.04 ACTING MANAGER.

   By letter filed with the Clerk of Council the Manager shall designate, subject to approval of Council, a qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Manager during his temporary absence or disability. During such absence or disability, Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another qualified person to serve until the Manager shall return or his disability shall cease.

   In the event no acting Manager is designated, Council shall by majority vote appoint an acting Manager. Council shall have the power to revoke such designation.

SEC. 4.05 RELATIONS BETWEEN COUNCIL AND CITY EMPLOYEES.

   Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations, the members of Council shall deal with the Municipal employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager solely through the Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give any orders to any such subordinates or employees, either publicly or privately. (Amended 11-2-99)

SEC. 4.06 INTERIM MANAGER.

   When a Manager has submitted his resignation or the Council has removed a Manager it shall appoint by majority vote one of its members, an administrative employee, or any elector of the Municipality to act as Manager until a new Manager can be selected and employed and sworn into office. The Council may fix compensation for this responsibility by ordinance.

(Amended 11-3-81)