Termination/Severance Pay. It is understood by and between the parties to this Agreement that EMPLOYEE, in providing City Manager's duties to the CITY, serves at the pleasure of the City Council. EMPLOYEE may be terminated only by an affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council, convened in a Regular or Special Council meeting. Except as is otherwise provided herein, the City Council shall furnish EMPLOYEE with a written notice stating the City Council’s intention to terminate his employment with the CITY at least 30 days before the effective date of his termination. Such vote shall not be taken within ninety (90) days after 1) any election to which a council member has been elected or, 2) a new council member has been appointed. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated in this Agreement, any severance paid to EMPLOYEE pursuant to this Agreement shall be the lesser of the amount calculated pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code section 53260(a) or the amount calculated pursuant to this Agreement.
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Sources: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement