The Harrington City council affirmed the dismissal of former town manager Don Williams this week.
WBOC reports that he lost his job because he did not keep a digital recording that he made of firing the former city planner Jeremy Rothwell.
Williams claims the city attorney did not require him to keep the recording after Rothwell indicated he would take legal action.
The issue arose when Rothwell filed a grievance and demanded a severance package that was denied.
The city council ordered an investigation and found that it was more likely than not that Williams had violated the State Code of Conduct.
Meanwhile, Williams’ attorney Chris Johnson told the television station that his client would explore legal options.
