Neither the Council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any City administrative officers or employees whom the City Manager or any of his/her subordinates are empowered to appoint, but the Council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the City Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees.

The Council or its members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager or the City Attorney solely through the City Manager or the City Attorney, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any subordinate officer or employee, either publicly or privately.

No elective officer, nor candidate for elective office of the City, shall solicit support for nomination or election from any salaried officer, appointee or employee of the City, except members of boards, commissions and committees appointed by the City Council. Support includes but is not limited to financial contribution, services or endorsement.