(a) Appointment; Powers and Duties. In accordance with Article II, Section 13 of the City Charter, the City Manager may appoint an Assistant City Manager to assist in the administrative responsibilities of the City Manager. The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant City Manager shall be as designated by the City Manager.
(b) Qualifications; Full-Time Position; Residence. The Assistant City Manager shall have experience or educational background, preferably both, in the basic principles of public administration. He shall be a full-time official of the City with no outside business activity. At the time of his appointment he need not be a resident of the City or State, but during his tenure of office he shall reside within the City.
(c) Salary. The annual salary of the Assistant City Manager shall be determined by City Council.
(d) Term of Office; Removal. The City Manager may appoint an Assistant City Manager for an indefinite term and the City Manager shall have the power and authority to remove the Assistant City Manager from office at the will and pleasure of the City Manager. (1975 Code Sec. 2-27)