(A) Both staff and Council members shall be mutually respectful of the respective roles and responsibilities at all times. This requirement applies particularly when staff or Council is expressing criticism of the other during any public meeting or otherwise.
(B) The Council sets city goals and policies. The Mayor directs staff in implementing and administering those goals and policies.
(C) Council members may seek information from staff members regarding the operation of their department, but will not attempt to directly change or interfere with the operation or practice of any city department or personnel. All concerns or attempts to change city operations shall be directed to the Council as a whole, at a regularly scheduled meeting.
(Ord. 10-261, passed 2-22-2010)