§ 2-83. Chain of authority.

(a)

All directives, instructions, suggestions or orders to department heads or other city employees from the city council should be made through the city manager when at all possible, to ensure a standardized flow of information is maintained to avoid confusion and misunderstandings from conflicting instructions.

(b)

The council may consult and advise the city manager and make inquiry regarding the appointment or removal of any employee that the city manager is considering for appointment or removal and may express their opinion in regard thereto.

(c)

The procedural requirement set forth in this section is established for the purpose of providing a proper chain of command in regard to the routine administrative functions of the city and shall not apply in case of emergency or where such requirement would be contrary to the laws and constitution of this state.

(Code 1994, § 8.810; Ord. No. 548, § 1, 11-6-2012)