(a) Removal of Council Member. The Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its own members. It may expel or remove any member for gross misconduct, or malfeasance or nonfeasance in or disqualification for office, or for the conviction while in office of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude, or for a violation of his oath of office, or persistent failure to abide by the rules of the Council, or the absence without justifiable excuse from three consecutive regular meetings of the Council; provided, however, that such expulsion shall not take place without the concurrence of four or more members of Council upon public hearing; provided further, that the accused member shall have been notified in writing of the charge against them at least fifteen (15) days in advance of such hearing; and provided further, that their counsel shall have been given an opportunity to be heard, present evidence and examine any witnesses appearing in support of such charge.
(b) Removal of Appointive Officials and Members of Boards and Commissions. By concurrence of five or more of its members, Council shall have the power to remove appointive officials and members of boards and commissions for just cause upon public hearing.
(c) Decision Final. The decision of Council in expelling or removing pursuant to this section shall be final.
(Ord. 2019-39. Passed 12-9-19.)