Council shall appoint a Manager who shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the City. The Manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term, subject to removal as provided by this Charter. The Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to actual experience in, or knowledge of, accepted practice in respect to the duties of the office as hereinafter set forth.
The Manager need not at the time of appointment, but must during the tenure of office, reside within the City. Council may allow a reasonable time after appointment for the Manager to become a resident.
No Council member shall be appointed Manager during the term for which he/she shall have been elected, nor within one (1) year after the expiration of such term.