The Council shall appoint a City Manager for a definite or indefinite term and fix his/her compensation in accordance with experience, executive and administrative qualifications. The recommended qualifications are construed to be at least one of the following:
(a) Two (2) years of experience as a City Manager or in a significant City Management position;
(b) A college degree in public administration or related field; or
(c) A combination of experience in municipal management and college training in this professional field.
The applicant need not be a resident of the City at the time of employment, but may reside outside the City while employed only with the approval of the Council. Council shall have the final say in determining if the qualifications are met.
(Amended Nov. 3, 1998; Nov. 7, 2006)