(a) Residence of city administrator who is an individual.--At the time an individual is appointed to fill the office of city administrator, the appointee does not have to be a resident of the city. After appointment, a city administrator who is an individual may reside outside the city only with the approval of council.
(b) Incompatibility.--The city administrator may not hold any elective city office. In the case of a partnership, limited partnership, an association or professional corporation appointed as city administrator, the restriction under this subsection shall apply to all officers and employees who directly provide services as required or authorized by the agreement.