(A) The office of City Manager shall be filled as provided by the Charter, and the City Manager shall have such powers and duties as are assigned by the Charter, together with such other powers and duties not inconsistent with the Charter or other law as may be assigned by the Council. The City Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the Council, but may be removed from office only as provided by the Charter.

(B) The City Manager shall have the authority to employ one or more assistants. An Assistant City Manager shall have such duties as may be delegated by the City Manager, and one such assistant shall be delegated to serve as Acting City Manager in the temporary absence of the City Manager. An Assistant City Manager shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. (Prior Code, § 3-1-1)