There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. The City Manager shall be appointed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, provided, however, that he or she shall not be removed from office except as provided in this Charter. The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of his or her executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to actual experience in, and knowledge of, accepted practice in respect to the duties of the office as herein set forth. (Amended November 7, 2000, filed by Secretary of State February 6, 2001.)