The City Manager shall be appointed by majority vote of the City Council for an indefinite term. The City Manager shall be chosen by the Council solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, with special reference to actual experience in or knowledge of accepted practice with respect to the duties of the office as set forth in this chapter. The City Manager shall serve directly under the supervision and control of the City Council, and shall hold office at and during the pleasure of the City Council.
(`83 Code, § 2.04.020) (Ord. 82-16 § 2, 1982)