The Council shall appoint a City Manager for an indefinite term, who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. The City Manager shall be chosen by the Council by a majority vote of its entire membership and solely on the basis of executive and administrative training, experience, ability and character and without regard to political consideration.
The City Manager need not be a resident of the City at the time of appointment but should reside within the City while in office unless granted an exception by the Council.
The City Manager shall receive such compensation as may be fixed by the Council.