(a) At Will Employee. The City Manager shall hold office at the pleasure of Council, serve at the pleasure of Council and may be suspended or removed by Council at any time, with or without cause, by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the current members of Council. Any vote to remove the City Manager may be by motion of Council, regardless if appointment was made by ordinance or resolution.
(b) Appointment Based on Qualifications. The City Manager shall be appointed by Council based solely on qualifications required for the respective department after consideration of the Personnel Committee's recommendation.
(c) Residency Requirements. The City Manager shall have or establish residence as provided for in Section 197.06. The City Manager need not be an elector of the City until such time as residency is required.
(d) Full Time Position. The duties of City Manager are full time. Nothing in this provision prohibits or restricts Council in establishing any term or condition of employment of the Manager, including but not limited to, work schedule, pay schedule, and/or the granting or denying the request of the Manager to engage in outside employment.
(Ord. 48-05. Passed 5-2-05.)