Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2.04.240 through 2.04.270, the city manager shall not be removed from office, other than for misconduct in office, during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any general municipal election held in the city at which election a member of the city council is elected or when a new city councilman is appointed. The purpose of this provision is to allow any newly elected or appointed member of the city council or a reorganized city council to observe the actions and ability of the city manager in the performance of the powers and duties of his office. After the expiration of said ninety-day period, the provisions of Sections 2.04.240 through 2.04.270 as to the removal of the city manager shall apply and be effective. (Ord. 196 §9.5, 1974).