(A) There is hereby created and established the office of the City Administrator, to be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council; provided, no elective officer of the city shall hold the position of City Administrator. The Administrator may be removed at any time upon notice by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the elected members of the Council.
(B) The purpose of the office of City Administrator is to provide for the day-to-day administration of the city. The City Administrator will remain under the direction of the Mayor and Council and be responsible thereto for the efficient conduct of the office.
(C) The City Administrator shall not participate in a local election that affects the office of Mayor or City Council, or any other elective city position or issue, except for the casting of an individual ballot.
(D) The Mayor and Council specifically reserve the right to make inquiries of any personnel relative to city activities. Except for purpose of inquiry, the City Council shall deal with the administrative services of the city through the Administrator and neither the Council, nor its members, shall give orders directly to any subordinate of the City Administrator. The Mayor will keep the City Administrator informed and seek input on any proposed action.
(E) The salary of the City Administrator shall be established from time to time by the City Council.