2.08.140 Removal—Limitation.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2.08.100 through 2.08.130, the city manager shall not be removed from office, other than for misconduct in office, during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any general municipal election held in the city at which election a member of the council is elected. The purpose of this provision is to allow any newly-elected member of the council or a reorganized council to observe the actions and ability of the city manager in the performance of the powers and duties of his or her office. After the expiration of such ninety-day period aforementioned, the provisions of Sections 2.08.100 through 2.08.130 as to the removal of the city manager shall apply and be effective.