A. The city manager shall be chosen by the mayor and city council solely on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to specific professional education for, actual experience in, and knowledge of, accepted practice in respect to the administration of local government and to the duties of the office as specified below. (Ord. 98.25, 6-22-1998; amd. Ord. 2002.95, 4-21-2003)
B. The appointment shall be made without consideration of the candidate's race, sex, politics, or religious beliefs.
C. The person appointed to this office need not be a resident of the city or of the state at the time of appointment.
D. Neither the mayor nor any member of the city council shall receive such appointment during their terms of office or within two (2) years after the expiration of that term. (Ord. 98.25, 6-22-1998)