2.02.080 Mayor and Council's authority over the City Manager and other City employees
In accordance with Section 306 (d) of the City Charter, neither the Mayor nor any Council member shall interfere with the discretion of the City Manager in the exercise or performance of his or her powers or duties. The Mayor and Council members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and shall not give orders to or attempt to direct the work of such officers and employees either publicly or privately. Inquiries may be made directly to officers and employees under the supervision of the City Manager with the knowledge and consent of the City Manager.
The City Manager shall not unreasonably restrict the ability of the Mayor or any Council member to make inquiries directly to officers and employees under the supervision of the City Manager. In accordance with Section 401 (d) of the City Charter, the City Manager shall ensure that the Mayor and Council members are fully informed on all aspects of important emerging issues, and shall provide timely and complete responses to inquiries from the Mayor or Council members. The City Manager shall not withhold relevant and material information from the Mayor or Council members.
((Ord. MC-1516, 5-01-19; Ord. MC-1440, 4-03-17; Ord. MC-839, 6-11-92; Ord. 2397, 11-21-61)