A. Appointment; Qualifications; Oath; Bond:
1. It shall be the duty of the city council to appoint some competent person manager of the city, who shall be and act as the administrative head thereof, under the direction and supervision of the city council, and shall hold office at its pleasure.
2. The council, in appointing a city manager, need not be influenced by the residence or nonresidence of the person selected, having regard for the person's qualifications and fitness for the position.
3. During the absence of the city manager by leave of the city council through sickness or other unavoidable causes, the city council may designate some properly qualified person to perform and execute the duties of the city manager's office.
4. Before entering upon the city manager's duties, the city manager shall take an oath that the city manager will support the constitution of the United States, the constitution of the state, and without fear or favor, to the best of the city manager's ability, faithfully and honestly perform the duties of the city manager's office.
5. The manager shall execute a bond with a reliable surety company as surety thereon, to be paid for by the city, in such sum as the city council may, by resolution, determine, which bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the manager's duties and shall be in favor of the city. (2007 Code § 2-103)
B. Office: The city manager shall have an office at the city hall, which office shall be open on all days, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, for the transaction of business for the city. (2007 Code § 2-104)