§ 6.1. Appointment and removal of department heads and employees; salaries.

(a)

The City Manager, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, shall appoint and may suspend and remove all City employees and heads of departments, and in his discretion, may employ consultants of any kind when authorized by the City Council. The City Manager shall report to the City Council every appointment and removal of a department head at the next regular City Council meeting following such appointment or removal.

(b)

All salaries and compensation paid to employees appointed by the City Manager are set by the City Manager and shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council.

(c)

Department heads, when so authorized by the City Manager, may suspend or remove any employee in his department.

(d)

Neither the Council nor any of its members shall take any part in the appointment or removal of department heads and employees in the administrative service of the City, except as provided by this Charter. Except for the purpose of inquiry, or for consultation with the City Attorney, the Council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor any of its members shall give any specific orders to any subordinates of the City Manager, either publicly or privately.

(Session Laws of 1967, chapter 650)