The governing body may, by ordinance, combine elective and appointive offices, except Mayor and Council members, where permitted by law, so that one or more offices may be held by the same officer at the same time; provided that, the offices shall always be construed to be separate and the effect of the merger shall be limited to combination of official duties only; and, provided further, the salary of the officer holding the merged offices shall not be in excess of the maximum amount provided by law for the salary of the offices so combined.
(2005 Code, § 1-308)