§ 6.21. Procedure for removal.

(a)

Removal of an elected officer from office may be accomplished by one of the following methods:

(1)

By a vote of removal by four members of the city council. In the event an elected officer is sought to be removed by the action of the city council, such officer shall be entitled to a written notice specifying the grounds for removal and to a public hearing which shall be held not less than 10 days after the service of such written notice. Any elected officer sought to be removed from office as herein provided shall have the right of appeal from the decision of the city council to the Superior Court of Fulton County. Such appeal shall be governed by the same rules as govern appeals to the superior courts from the probate courts; or

(2)

By an information filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County as provided by law.

(b)

For the purposes of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section, the city council is authorized to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and require the production of documents and evidence.

( Ord. No. 313-12A, § I, 8-27-2012 )