a. The City Manager shall at all times serve at the pleasure of the City Council and, subject to the provisions below, may be removed form office at any time with a three-fifths (3/5) vote of the City Council, with or without cause.

b. The removal of the City Manager shall be effected only by the City Council and shall be done in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances and in compliance with the City Manager’s employment agreement.

c. The City Manager shall not be removed from office, nor shall notice of removal be determined, during or within a period of ninety (90) days next succeeding any municipal election held in the City at which a member of the City Council is elected. The purpose of this provision is to allow any newly elected member of the City Council or a reorganized City Council to observe the actions and ability of the City Manager in the performance of the office of City Manager. (Ord. #2012-153)