5.01. APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, AND COMPENSATION.
   (a)   APPOINTMENT.
      Council shall appoint a City Manager.
   (b)   QUALIFICATIONS.
      The City Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications. The City Manager need not be a resident of the City at the time of appointment, but shall become a resident of the City within six months after appointment, unless Council approves a longer period of time or residence outside the City.
   (c)   COMPENSATION.
      Council shall determine the compensation of the City Manager.