76737315.2-3812Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsBoundary Adjustments And Changes Of Status Of Counties, Cities And TownsTransition Of Towns To CitiesEffect when town becomes cityCode 1950, § 15-83; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-983; 1979, c. 85; 1997, c. 587.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-3812//15.2-3812/15.2/III/38/15.2-3812If a town becomes a city under this chapter, then:section1 Its charter, if it has one, shall remain in full force and effect insofar as its provisions do not conflict with this chapter;section112 Its ordinances shall be the ordinances of the city, insofar as they are applicable, until they are repealed by the city;section222 The officers of the town shall be the officers of the city until their successors are elected or appointed and qualify, except as provided in this chapter, and shall discharge the duties and be subject to the penalties imposed by such charter and ordinances and by general law; andsection332 Provisions of the town charter in conflict with this title or other provisions of general law shall be repealed thereby.section442