If a town becomes a city under this chapter, the mayor of the town shall be the mayor of the city; shall receive the same salary and fees; and shall discharge the duties, be vested with the authority and be subject to the penalties imposed on him by the charter or general law. He shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified.\nCode 1950, § 15-85; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-985; 1997, c. 587.
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