The city council and its members shall deal with the administrative services of the city only through the city manager, except for the purpose of inquiry, and neither the city council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the city manager. It shall be the responsibility of the city council and its members to aid and assist in an advisory capacity any department head, individually or collectively, on any phase of policy and/or public relations, such association not to conflict with the administrative duties of the city manager. (Ord. 3106, 10-5-2015)