The City Manager shall be chosen by City Council solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications as judged by the adequacy of his technical training and/or his successful experience in public administration. At the time of his appointment, the Manager need not be a resident of the City or State, but within six (6) months of his date of appointment he shall become an elector of the City and maintain that status throughout the balance of his period of service as City Manager. Council shall fix the City Manager’s salary, terms and conditions of employment.
No elected officer of the City may be appointed to the office of City Manager within two (2) years after the expiration of the elected term.
(Amended November 4, 2003)