Charges against any officer of the Municipality appointed by the Mayor with consent of Council, shall be preferred in writing, verified and having been read, shall be laid upon the table until the next regular meeting or referred to a committee for investigation. The officer shall be given a copy of the written charges and at least five days notice of the time and place of the hearing thereon and an opportunity to present evidence before any action is taken by Council thereon, other than reference to a committee for investigation.
(1960 Code 3-219)