The City Manager shall have the right, for due cause, to demote, dismiss, reduce in pay, or suspend without pay, any regular employee. Notice of such action must be in writing and served on such employee. Such notice shall specify the penalty and contain a statement of the reason or reasons therefor.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to reductions in pay which are a part of a general plan to reduce salaries and wages or to eliminate positions. (Ord. 1030 § 2(2), 2018; Ord. 989 § 2, 2012; Ord. 519 § 2 (part), 1975)