The removal of the city manager shall be effected only by a majority vote of the whole council as then constituted, convened in a regular council meeting, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 2.08.110 through 2.08.160 of this chapter. In case of his or her intended removal by the city council, the city manager shall be furnished with a written notice stating the council's intention to remove him or her and the reason therefor at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of his or her removal. (Ord. 3 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 2.08.100)