A. The City Manager shall be selected on the basis of administrative and executive ability. He/she shall have at least three (3) years' experience in responsible executive or administrative positions and shall possess the ability to plan and execute policies and programs of the City Council, including budgeting, budgetary control and the coordination of various City activities.
B. Unless otherwise expressly provided by ordinance, resolution or contract, the City Manager shall devote his/her entire time to the duties of the office.
C. No member of the City Council shall be eligible for appointment as City Manager until one (1) year has elapsed after such member has ceased to be a member of the City Council.