Neither Council, nor its committees or members, shall direct or request the appointment of any person to, or the City Manager's removal from office or employment by the City Manager, or in any manner take part in the appointment, discipline, or removal of subordinates and employees in the administrative service of the City. City Council, its committees and members shall deal with that portion of the service of the City for which the City Manager is responsible solely through the Manager, and neither Council, nor its committees or members, shall give any orders to any subordinate of the Manager. Council may, however, inquire into the conduct of any office or department, the performance of any contract, or any of the affairs of the Municipality. Council may in the exercise of such power compel, or authorize a committee to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, and other evidence under penalty of law.
(Amended 11-5-91.)