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 Terrell
 Code of Ordinances
 CHARTER
 Article II. THE CITY COUNCIL

  § 2.07. Prohibitions.  

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  • (a)

    Holding or Running for Other Office: No person elected to the city council, shall during the term for which he was elected, be appointed to any position of profit or trust in the service of the city. If a member of any board appointed by the council or any other appointive officer of the city shall become a candidate for nomination or election to any public office, such announcement or candidacy shall constitute an automatic resignation of his place or position with the city.

    If a member of the city council becomes a candidate for nomination or election to any public office other than a place on the city council or if he becomes a candidate for election to any different place on the city council requiring him to take office prior to the end of his elective term, such announcement or candidacy shall constitute an automatic resignation of his place on the city council.

    (b)

    City Employees Holding or Running for Other Office: If any employee of the city shall become a candidate for nomination or election to any elective public office of profit or trust or the governing body of the City of Terrell, other than a municipal civil service employee as set forth in V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 143.086, such announcement or candidacy shall constitute an automatic resignation of his place or position with the city.

    (c)

    Appointments and Removals: No administrative officer or employee appointed by the city manager or any of his subordinates may be removed from office by the city council, nor may the council dictate the appointment or removal of such officer or employee. However, council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees.

    (d)

    Interference with Administration: Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.10, the council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the manager solely through the manager, and neither the council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employees, either publicly or privately.