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from gross compensation or in cash within thirty (30) days of the termination date, at the election of the City. 6. Termination and Severance Pay. A. Termination Without Cause. The employment of the City Manager may be terminated by the City Council at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire City Council. The parties agree that the City Manager serves at the pleasure of the City Council, that the City Manager's employment may be terminated at will by the City Council, and that the procedures for termination of an employee as set out in the City's Personnel Guidelines shall not apply to any termination of the City Manager. B. Termination for Cause. Termination for Cause shall only occur if the City Manager is terminated upon a majority vote of the entire City Council for the following reasons: 1. Conviction of any felonious act, any act of moral turpitude, any illegal act involving personal gain to the City Manager, or other criminal offense that would inhibit the City Manager's ability to perform her job duties, such as an alcohol -related driving offense. 2. Insubordination, nonfeasance, gross negligence, or malfeasance in the performance of duties. 3. Excessive use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, whether legal or illegal and whether during or outside of normal working hours, which renders the City Manager unfit or unable to satisfactorily perform her duties. 4. Violation of the City's Code of Ethics or the City's policies regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace violence, workplace safety, equal opportunity, the City's drug and alcohol policy, the City's Code of Conduct, or any other applicable law or regulation that substantially impedes the City Manager's ability to lead the organization in a positive manner. 5. If the City Manager materially breaches this Agreement and the City Council determines in writing, in its sole discretion,