The Minot City Council decided on Monday to terminate City Manager Tom Barry from his position due to hostile work environment findings by an independent counsel.

Even if a council member felt he or she did not want to terminate the current holder of the city’s top management position, the outcome of the vote showed all agreed this is the right thing to do.

Also, without termination the council could face legal action.

No employees whether working for a government entity or business should have to face a hostile work environment.

Some of the city council members pointed out the work environment noted by some city employees in the independent counsel’s report cannot be repaired. The independent counsel advised the termination.

Whether it’s a government body like the city council or a business, one of the hardest decisions to make can be to terminate an individual with that entity or business. But those in charge must put their personal feelings aside and make decisions based on what has to be done.

Minot City Council members made the right decision.