All city employees, including all police officers, shall be appointed by the city administrator subject to the approval of and serve at the pleasure of the city council. All employment with the city shall be at-will employment, and any employee may be terminated for the convenience of the city or loss of confidence, and “cause” shall not be a requirement for such discharge. Employment with the city shall not create a property interest in continued employment nor an entitlement to continued employment beyond such date as the city council may terminate such employment for the convenience of the city.
(1995 Code, sec. 2-14)
State law pertaining to the Texas Municipal Retirement System codified as V.T.C.A., Government Code, chapter 851 et seq. is hereby adopted by reference. The specific ordinances providing for participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, as adopted by the city, are not included in this article, but they are hereby specifically saved from repeal and shall be maintained on file in the office of the city secretary.
(Ordinance adopting Code)