Columbia Qualifications; Term of Office ordinance (Charter § 19)

The city manager shall be chosen by the council on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to experience in, and knowledge of, city manager work. The manager may or may not be a resident of the city or the state at the time of selection, but shall reside within the city while serving as city manager. The manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term, subject to removal as herein provided, and shall devote full time to the duties of the office. The manager shall designate one of the department directors or an assistant city manager to perform the duties of the city manager in event of the manager's absence or disability; if the manager should fail to do so, the council shall make such designation.

(4-4-49; Ord. No. 15113, § 1, 1-16-97; Ord. No. 20528, § 1, 4-6-10)