Except as provided in this Charter, neither the Council nor any of its members or committees shall take the initiative in the appointment or removal of officers or employees in the administrative service of the City, or direct or request the appointment of any person to or his removal from office by the City Manager or any of his subordinates. Except for the purpose of inquiry or investigation, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative employees solely through the City Manager. Neither the Council nor any member or committee thereof shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager, either publicly or privately. Any Council member who violates any of the provisions of this section or votes for any ordinance or resolution in violation thereof shall be guilty of malfeasance in office and upon conviction he shall cease to be a Council member, and shall be ineligible to hold further office or employment in the City government.