Council may remove the City Manager by a majority vote of its members. At least thirty (30) days before such removal shall become effective, Council shall by a majority vote of its members adopt a preliminary resolution stating the reasons for said removal. The City Manager may reply in writing and may request a public hearing before Council which public hearing shall be held not earlier than twenty (20) days not later than thirty (30) days after the public filing of such request, which request shall be filed with the Clerk of Council within five (5) days of the City Manager being notified of such termination. After such public hearing if one is requested, and after full consideration, Council by a majority vote of its members may adopt a final resolution of removal, which decision is final and is not subject to appeal by any party or person.
(Amended 11-2-21)