There is hereby established the office of City Manager. The City Manager shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the city. The City Manager shall be appointed by the City Council and shall be chosen solely on the basis of administrative qualifications. The City Manager need not be a resident of the city or state prior to appointment, but shall become a resident of the City of Scottsbluff, the City of Gering, the City of Terrytown, or of an unincorporated area within five miles of the city limits of the City of Scottsbluff before assuming the duties of office. He or she shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Council shall designate by name or by job title the individual who shall perform the duties of the office of the City Manager during the absence or disability of the City Manager and, if one has been appointed, the Assistant City Manager. The City Council shall also designate at least two other individuals to serve in succession in the event of the absence or disability of both the City Manager and the individual designated by the City Council to serve in his or her absence.
(Ord. 3378, passed - -1994; Ord. 4256, passed 1-19-2021; Ord. 4294, passed 11-21-2022)