§ 20. Council not to interfere in appointments or removal.

Neither the council nor any of its members shall direct the appointment of any person to, or his/her removal from office, by the city manager or by any of his/her subordinates; provided, however, that the appointment of department heads shall be subject to the approval of the council. Except for the purpose of inquiry the council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the city manager and neither the council nor any member thereof shall give orders to any subordinates of the manager, either publicly or privately.