The power to make appointments of officers and employees as herein provided carries with it the power to transfer, demote, discipline, remove, or discharge, subject only to applicable civil service or other provisions of this Charter. The exercise of this power as it concerns appointments made by the Mayor or other officers with confirmation by Council, shall not require approval of Council, other than as provided herein.
The power to remove members of boards and commissions shall be exercised only by Council in the manner and for the reasons provided for the removal of elective officers in Section 4.17 of this Charter.