There is hereby created the office of the city manager of the
city.
(2000 Code, sec. 8.301)
(a) The
city manager shall be appointed by the governing body of the city.
The term “governing body” shall be interpreted to include
the mayor and city council.
(b) The
city manager may be removed in accordance with the terms of his or
her contract of employment.
(c) During
the absence or disability of the city manager, the governing body
may designate some properly qualified person to perform the duties
of the office of the city manager.
(2000 Code, sec. 8.302; Ordinance
adopting Code)
The city manager shall furnish a surety company bond to be approved
by the governing body.
(2000 Code, sec. 8.303)
The salary of the city manager shall be fixed by the governing
body.
(2000 Code, sec. 8.304)
The city manager shall exercise such other powers and shall
perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law, ordinance or
resolution of the governing body. If such law, ordinance or resolution
is made, it shall be carried out within a 30-day period, except for
extenuating circumstances, which shall be approved by the city government.
(2000 Code, sec. 8.306)