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8. Administrative code <br />til~n;,. sr;,t. § ~lz.c.~~, At the council's request, the city manager must prepare an administrative <br />"~~`~ ~ code for the council to consider for adoption. The code must incorporate <br />the details of administrative procedure, and the manager must suggest <br />amendments to the code from time to time. <br />9. Additional duties <br />Aair,n. star.; ai~.hs1. The city manager must perform any other duties that are required by statute <br />"'b`~~ Q for Plan B cities. Additionally, the manager must meet any other <br />responsibilities set forth in city ordinances or resolutions. <br />Home rule charter cities with city managers should consult their charters <br />for their managers' duties. <br />C. Appointment and removal <br />The city manager is appointed and removed by the city council. <br />1. Appointment <br />M..,,,. star. ? a~'.na~. The manager is chosen by the council on the basis of training, experience, <br />see Part vI-guar[Jicarrons. and administrative qualifications. The manager is appointed for an <br />indefinite period of time and need not be a resident of the city. <br />2. Removal <br />Mt„n. Star. ~ a i ~.na 1. The council may remove the city manager at any time. If the manager has <br />served for one year or longer, however, the manager may demand written <br />charges and a public hearing on the charges before the final removal takes <br />effect. The demand for written charges must be made within seven days of <br />notification of the council's intent to remove. <br />The council must set a date and a reasonable time for a public hearing, but <br />it must be held within 30 days of the manager's demand. The hearing may <br />not be recessed or reconvened until a further date unless approved by the <br />council. <br />Pending the hearing, the council may suspend the manager, with or without <br />pay. The council may designate another qualified person to perform the <br />duties of the manager during absence or disability. <br />rvl ~t»,. Srar. § a i z.cal . The council must notify the city manager within five days of the hearing of <br />its decision to retain or remove the manager. <br />City councils that are considering removal of their manager should consult <br />with their city attorney before beginning the removal process. The council <br />should also consider any relevant employment contract language, <br />personnel policies, and ordinance or charter provisions. <br />CITY ADMINISTRATION - 19 <br />