The City Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of his/her executive and administrative qualifications and ability.
No person elected to membership on the City Council shall, subsequent to such election, be eligible for appointment as City Manager until one year has elapsed from the time the person has ceased to be a member of the Council.
Residence in the City shall not be required as a condition of appointment to the position of City Manager. (Ord. 951, 3-8-89)