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8. Administrative code <br />Mann. Jtnt. ~ 111.651, 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 />g. Additional duties <br />Minn. Scat a ~ ~ x.65 ~ ~ The city manager must perform any other duties that are required by statute <br />Y°~• a' 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 />Mann. seat ~ a i..64 ~. The manager iS chosen by the council on the basis of training, experience, <br />sa ~ vi-~t~~t~ro,~. and administrative qualifications. The manager is appointed for an <br />indefuute period of time and need not be a resident of the city. <br />2. Removal <br />M;ne. scat. ~ ~ i 2.bi i. T1'-e 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 beforo the final removal takes <br />effect. The demand for written charges must be made within seven days of <br />notification of the council's interrt 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 />M;ne. scnc. ~ a i 2.6d1. 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 />CriY ApMprlsrlt~'noN <br />t9 <br />-53- <br />