Accused of Being Too Strict and not Flexible

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I am employed by a local unit of government as the City Engineer in the State of Michigan. I have a very talented group of P.E.'s and engineers under by managment. Recently I have been accused by two City Commissioners of being to strict and not flexible with contractors and developers. As a department we enforce the specifications, ordinances, State Laws, and the City's Master plan. I believe what has happened is that a few contractors and developers that the City Commissioners are friends with did not get exactly their way on something related to construction or development. I am employed by the City and represent the publics safety and interests. I can not comprise those values. Anyhow these commissioners think I should terminated for this. The City manager completely stands behind me and just gave me a excellent review. I am having a meeting to discuss these issues on Monday. What should I do! This is really affecting me and my family. Help! Keith
 
This might of been the wrong choice of word. I just need to know some words of wisdom of what my legal options are.

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Good Morning,

The commissioners are in contact with certain contractors and developers who are their friends. I enforce rules, and laws, regualtions like for example. A section of curb was put in the wrong elevation which did not give the correct flow in the street. Another a sidewalk was put in sloping in the oposite direction. Other cases would be meeting ADA requirements such that sidewalk cross slopes must be at 2% or less. One more example is new water services should not be connected until the new water main has been tested and the main is under operating pressure. This is called a wet tap. I could go on and on but this is what is mostly talked about.

I really appreciate your replies and advice.

Thank You!
 
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