The city manager may be removed only by a majority vote of the whole city council, as then constituted, convened in a regular council meeting, subject to Sections 2.08.120 through 2.08.150 of this chapter. In case of his removal by the council, the council shall furnish the city manager with a written notice stating the council’s intention to remove him at least thirty days before the effective date of his removal. If the city manager so requests, the council shall provide in writing reasons for the intended removal. The council shall provide the city manager with these written reasons within seven days after the receipt of a request from the city manager. The city manager shall make his request for the reasons in writing at least fifteen days before the effective date of his removal. (Ord. 75-8 § 11, 1975)