This chapter shall in no way affect the organization, government, officers, charter or laws governing any city declared to be such prior to July 1, 1978.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-3917, under Chapter 39. Transition of Counties to Cities..
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-3917
This chapter shall in no way affect the organization, government, officers, charter or laws governing any city declared to be such prior to July 1, 1978.