Except for the purposes of inquiry, the City Council and the Mayor or other official of the City shall deal with the administrative service solely through the City Manager, and neither the City Council, nor any member thereof, nor the Mayor, nor any other city official shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. Neither the City Council, nor any of its members, nor the Mayor shall dictate the appointment of any person to office or employment by the City Manager, except as permitted by state law or by an ordinance of the City, nor shall they interfere in any manner with the City Manager or prevent the City Manager from exercising their own judgment in the selection of officers and employees in the administrative service.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04)