A.    There is created in and for the City the office of City Manager. The City Manager shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, from among the qualified applicants for the position.

    B.    The City Manager shall be responsible for the administration of the City business and hold office at the pleasure of the governing body. The City Manager shall be chosen solely upon administrative ability and need not be a resident of the City or state when appointed. (Ord. 80-9 §§ 1, 2)