§ 2-70. Council not to interfere with appointments or removals.

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Neither councilmembers nor the mayor shall interfere in the city administrator's recommendation process for the appointment, suspension, or removal of a municipal officer or employee. However all recommendations for appointment, suspension, or removal of a municipal officer or employee must be approved by the city council. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the council and its members shall deal with the city staff solely through the city administrator and neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the city administrator, either publicly or privately. Nothing in this section interferes with the authority of the mayor to appoint municipal officers if a vacancy exists, pending approval by the city council, pursuant to V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 22.010. Nor does this section interfere with the role of the mayor and/or city council to determine the selection process of municipal officers.

(Ord. No. 825, § 5, 7-19-2001)

                    
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