A city manager is pressured by a council majority to terminate an employee for reasons the manager believes are politically motivated and legally unprotected. The manager should:
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A
Comply immediately to maintain the council majority's confidence
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B
Consult the city attorney, document the request, and refuse if the termination would be unlawful
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C
Terminate the employee but give a generous severance to mitigate legal risk
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D
Publicly announce the political nature of the request to protect the employee