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  § 4.01. CITY MANAGER:  

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  • (a)

    Appointment and Qualifications:

    The Council by majority vote of entire council shall appoint a City Manager. The method of selection shall be left to the discretion of the City Council so long as the method insures orderly, nonpartisan action toward securing a competent and qualified person to fill the position. The City Manager shall be chosen solely upon the basis of his executive and administrative training, experience and ability. The City Manager shall be bonded at City expense in an amount of not less than ten thousand ($10,000) dollars.

    (b)

    Compensation:

    The City Manager shall receive compensation as may be fixed by the Council according to his experience, educations, and training. The Compensation shall be agreed upon before appointment with the understanding that the Council may change it at their discretion.

    (c)

    Residency: The City Manager shall reside within the city limits or the ETJ of the City of Santa Fe within six months of being hired by Council. Council may grant a variance.

    (d)

    Term and Removal:

    The City Manager shall not be appointed for a definitive term but may be removed at the discretion of the Council by a vote of the majority of the entire Council. The action of the Council in suspending or removing the City Manager shall be final. It is the intention of the Charter to vest all authority and fix all responsibilities of such suspension or removal in the Council.

(Charter amendment, May 9, 2009)