The city administrator shall relate to and communicate with the mayor and chairpersons of standing council committees, and with city council as a whole, any and all problems, situations and conditions which arise concerning any department or activity of the city which, in the opinion of the administrator, is of significance. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the members of the city council shall communicate directly with the city administrator in any and all matters concerning any department or activity of the city. No member of the city council shall give orders to any subordinate of the city administrator except in case of an emergency. (Prior code § 1-4-15)