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Charter Section 3.5 Administrative Policy Matters and definition of the term "inquire".
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"Except for the purpose of inquiries, information and investigations under Section 3.11, Investigations, the Council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately. 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 the City Manager's subordinates are empowered to appoint, but the Council as a group may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the City Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees."