§ 3. Form of government; appointment of town manager.

The municipal government provided by the charter shall be known as the "council manager government" pursuant to its provisions and subject only to the limitations imposed by the Constitution of Virginia and by its charter. All powers of the town shall be vested in an elective council hereinafter referred to as the council, which shall enact local legislation, adopt budgets, determine policies, and appoint the town manager who shall serve at the will of council and shall execute the laws and administer the government of the town. All powers of the town shall be exercised in the manner prescribed by this charter, or if the manner be not prescribed, then in such manner as may be prescribed by ordinances.