(a) Appointment.--In a city that has established an office of city administrator, council shall appoint an individual to be city administrator. The appointment of an individual to be city administrator shall be by a majority vote of all the members of council.

(b) Selection.--Council shall select a city administrator on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications, education and experience and may give special consideration to applicants with training and experience in municipal government operation. The city administrator shall serve at the pleasure of council, subject to contractual rights that may arise under an employment agreement that may be entered in accordance with section 112A03 (relating to employment agreement).