§ 3.05. Prohibitions
(a)
Holding Other Office. Except where authorized by law, no member of the City Council shall hold any other City office or employment with the City, excluding boards, committees and commissions, during the term for which the Council member was elected to the City Council. No former member of the City Council shall hold any compensated appointed City office or employment with the City for a period of two years after the expiration of the term of office.
(b)
Appointments and Removals. Neither the City Council nor any of its members shall, in any manner, dictate the appointment or removal of any City administrative officer or employee whom the City Manager or any of his subordinates are empowered to appoint. The City Council may, however, express its views fully and freely, discussing with the City Manager anything pertaining to the appointment and removal of such officers and employees.
(c)
Interference in Administrative Matters. Except for the purpose of inquiry or investigation, the City Council shall deal with administrative departments and the personnel of these departments solely through the City Manager. Neither the City Council nor any of its members shall give an order, either publicly or privately, to any subordinate of the City Manager.