The combined office shall be an appointive rather than elective position. The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to a city council confirmation process in Chapter 2.06 LMC which includes, but is not limited to, a majority vote of the city council. The finance director shall hold the appointment at the pleasure of the mayor. (Ord. 2423 § 3, 2002; Ord. 586 § 3, 1971)