Within seven days after the delivery to the City Manager of such notice, he may by written notification to the City Clerk request a hearing before the City Council. Thereafter the City Council shall fix a time for the hearing, which shall be held at the Council’s usual meeting place before the expiration of the thirty-day period. The City Manager may appear and be heard at said hearing, with or without counsel. (Ord. 80-3 § 1, 1980; Ord. 76-3 § 1, 1976; Ord. 83 NS § 8(b), 1955; prior code § 2-12(c).)