The Mayor and Council, by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, shall appoint a City Manager and fix the City Manager's compensation, as provided in section 304(b) of this Charter. The City Manager may be removed by the Mayor and entire Council in the same manner. The City Manager shall be appointed on the basis of education and experience in the accepted competencies and practices of local government management. The Mayor and Council shall establish and communicate clear expectations for the City Manager. An evaluation of the City Manager's performance shall be conducted at least annually.