The office of City Manager of the City is hereby created and established. The City Manager shall be appointed by the City Council on the basis of his administrative and executive ability and qualifications and shall hold office during the pleasure of the City Council. (Ord. 80-3 § 1, 1980; Ord. 76-3 § 1, 1976; Ord. 83 NS § 3, 1955; prior code § 2-2.)