(A) The City Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor by and with the advice and consent of the City Council. The City Administrator shall be chosen by the Mayor and the Mayor’s choice shall be considered by the Council solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualification with special reference to actual experience and knowledge of accepted practice in respect to the duties of the office hereinafter set forth, and such requirements and qualifications are of a nature as to require technical training and knowledge. No Alderperson or Mayor shall receive such appointment during the term that either is elected, nor within one year after the expiration of the term.
(B) During the absence or disability of the City Administrator, the Mayor with the advice and the consent of the City Council may designate some properly qualified person to act as City Administrator pro tempore to perform the duties of the office.
(`79 Code, § 30.255) (Ord. 905, passed 6-2-80; Am. Ord. 13-019, passed 7-2-13)