The Council may by a vote of five (5) of its members remove the Mayor for gross misconduct, malfeasance, nonfeasance, misfeasance in or disqualification for office; for violation of his oath of office, or for the conviction while in office of a crime involving moral turpitude.
Prior to any such action by Council, the Mayor shall be notified in writing of the charge or charges asserted against him at least fifteen (15) days in advance of any hearing upon such charges, and he and his counsel shall be given an opportunity to be heard, present evidence, and examine any witness under oath appearing in support of such charge or charges.