A. 
The salary stated in § 61-5 for the Mayor and the salaries stated in Chapter 73, Personnel, § 73-17, for the City Council shall not include sick leave, vacation pay or any payments in lieu thereof.
B. 
The salaries mentioned in Subsection A of this section shall, subject to appropriation, entitle the Mayor and City Council to retirement and indemnification benefits available under the General Laws, participation in the City employees' insurance plans and sustenance and travel expenses on municipal business.