§ 3.11. PROHIBITIONS:

(a)

Holding other office:

Except where authorized by law, no Mayor or Councilman shall hold any other City office of City employment during his term as Mayor or Councilman, and no former Mayor or Councilman, shall hold any compensated appointive City office of city employment until one year after the expiration of his term as Mayor or Councilman.

(b)

Appointments and Removals:

Neither the Council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any City Administrative officer or employees whom the Manager or any of his subordinates are empowered to appoint, but the Council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees.

(c)

Interference with Administration:

Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 3.19, the Council or its members shall deal with the 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 employee, either publicly or privately, except as otherwise provided in this Charter.