The office of the city manager, also to be known as the city administrator, as may be designated by the city council, is created and established. The city manager, or city administrator, shall be appointed by the city council wholly on the basis of his administrative and executive ability and qualifications, and shall hold office for and during the pleasure of the city council. (Ord. 265 §1, 1980; Ord. 196 §1, 1974).