a. Appointment
The City Manager shall be appointed by Council, a minimum of five (5) votes being necessary for his/her appointment. His/her tenure shall be indefinite, but shall continue only at the pleasure of Council.
b. Qualifications
A City Manager shall be chosen by Council on the basis of professional and executive qualifications which shall include, a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a pertinent field from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a Master’s Degree preferred, and:
1. Experience as a City Manager, or
2. A minimum of two years experience as an assistant City Manager, or
3. Eight years in other senior municipal managerial positions.
(Amended 11-2-10)
c. Eligibility of Elected Officials
The Mayor shall not be eligible for appointment as City Manager during the term of office for which he/she has been elected or for one year thereafter.
d. Suspension and Removal
The City Manager may be suspended for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, or removed from office, by a vote of at least five (5) members of Council. A letter shall be delivered promptly by the Clerk of Council to the City Manager stating the reasons for dismissal or suspension. Within five (5) days after the letter is delivered to the City Manager, he/she may file with the Council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held at a Council meeting not earlier than fifteen days nor later than thirty days after the request is filed.
(Amended 11-8-05)
(Amended 11-8-05)