§ 27. Removal of city manager.

Prior to the end of the city manager's contract, the city commission may remove the city manager by an affirmative vote of at least three (3) of its members. At least thirty (30) days before such removal shall become effective, the commission shall by an affirmative vote of at least three (3) of its members adopt a preliminary resolution stating the reasons for the city manager's removal. The manager may reply in writing and may request a public hearing, which shall be held not earlier than twenty (20) days nor later than thirty (30) days after the filing of such request. After such public hearing, if one be requested, and after full consideration, the city commission by an affirmative vote of at least three (3) of its members may adopt a final resolution of removal.

By the preliminary resolution the city commission may suspend the city manager from duty, but shall in any case continue to pay full salary to the city manager until the effective date of a final resolution of removal. Upon the expiration of the city manager's contract, the above process is not applicable and the city commission may remove the city manager by an affirmative vote of at least three (3) commissioners.