Removal of members.
Winston-Salem Code of Ordinances § 2-297
in effectSec. 2-297. - Removal of members.
Members of the council shall serve at the pleasure of the city council, and may be removed by the city council. In order for the council to carry out its duties and responsibilities, it is necessary for all members to attend the meetings. If any member is absent for two consecutive regular meetings, without excuse granted by the council, the chair shall notify such member in writing of such member's absences, and if such member fails to attend the next regular meeting, the council may, by majority vote of the remaining members, request that the position be vacated and a replacement be appointed by the city council.
Council members shall abide by the city's ethics policy. If it is determined that a council member has a prohibited interest or relationship, or has failed to abide by the city's ethics policy, said member shall be removed from the council by the city council.
(Ord. of 4-17-17, § 1)
Source: City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/winston-salem/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH2AD_ARTIIIBOCO_DIV14URFOPOCO_S2-297REMEFetched: 11/1/2026
