(a) All existing ordinances and resolutions of the City of Albemarle and all existing rules or regulations of departments or agencies of the City of Albemarle, not inconsistent with the provisions of this act, shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, modified or amended.
(b) No action or proceeding of any nature, whether civil or criminal, judicial or administrative, or otherwise, pending at the effective date of this act by or against the City of Albemarle or any of its departments or agencies shall be abated or otherwise affected by the adoption of this act.
(Session Laws of 1979, Chapter 259 § 7)