§ 3.08. Limitations.

(a)

Appointments and Removals. Except as herein provided, no Council members shall dictate the appointment or removal of any City administrative officers or employees whom the manager or any of his/her subordinates are empowered to appoint in accordance with this Charter. Appointment and discharge of department heads shall be directed by the City Manager.

(b)

Holding Other Office. No member of the Council or the Mayor, during the term for which he/she has been elected or appointed or for one (1) year thereafter, shall be eligible to hold any office, position or employment in the City which carries compensation other than on the Council.

(c)

Interference with administration. Except for the purpose of official inquiries and investigations, the Mayor, the Council or its members shall deal with City Officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager solely through the Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any such Officer or emmployee, either publicly or privately.

(Ord. No. 94-0-19, § 1, 9-12-94; Ord. No. 99-O-12, § 1, 9-27-99; Ord. No. 08-0-05, § 2, 2-25-2008)