Action resulting in suspension or removal shall be by resolution of the Council with an affirmative vote of at least four (4) members of the Council. Should such removal become necessary, Council shall, thirty (30) days before the effective date, notify the City Manager of such intent, stating cause for removal, and may immediately suspend the City Manager from office and appoint a non-elected officer of the City to perform the duties of the City Manager during the suspension. The City Manager may, within one (1) week after notice of suspension, reply in writing and request an appearance before Council. The Council shall grant this request within two (2) weeks from the date the request is received. After full consideration, the Council may then declare the City Manager removed. The decision of the Council shall be final. In any case of removal, the former City Manager shall be paid any unpaid balance of salary for the next two (2) months following the adoption of the resolution. (Amended 11-04-2003)