The City Council shall appoint a City Manager by four-fifths (4/5) vote of the total membership of the Council, who when appointed shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the City Council. The City Manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications. The removal or resignation of the City Manager shall be entered on the minutes of the Council as a matter of public record. By letter filed with the City Clerk, the City Manager shall designate a City officer or employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of City Manager during the Manager’s temporary absence or disability; the City Council may revoke such designation at any time and/or appoint another officer of the City to serve until the City Manager returns.
('74 Code, Charter § 33.01) (Ord. 247, § 8; Ord. 268, § 13; Am. Ord. 956-06, passed 5-8-06, amendment adopted by electorate 4-11-06)