(A) Appointment, Salary. There shall be a City Manager who shall be the executive officer of the City. The City Manager shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of qualifications and experience and shall be paid a salary, fixed by the Council, commensurate with their responsibilities.

(B) Removal. The City Manager may be removed from office by action of the City Council.

(C) Ineligibility. No person shall be eligible to receive appointment as City Manager while serving as an Elected Official, nor within one year after ceasing to be an Elected Official.