[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981]
An employee holding a City position at the time this charter takes full effect, who was serving in that same or a comparable position at the time of its adoption, shall not be subject to competitive tests as a condition of continuance in the same position but in all other respects shall be subject to the personnel system established pursuant to Section 7.9.
[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981]
All ordinances, regulations and resolutions in force at the time this charter takes effect, which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this charter, shall remain and be in force until altered, modified or repealed by or under authority of this charter or ordinance.
[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981]
No action or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending at the time this charter shall take effect, brought by or against the City or any office, department, agency or officer thereof, shall be affected or abated by the adoption of this charter or by anything herein contained.
[R.O. 2011; Approved by electorate, November 3, 1981]
All contracts entered into by the City, or for its benefit, prior to the taking effect of this charter, shall continue in full force and effect. Public improvements for which legislative steps have been taken under laws existing at the time this charter takes effect may be carried to completion as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions of such existing laws. All taxes and assessments levied or assessed, all fines and penalties imposed, and all other obligations owing to the City which are uncollected at the time this charter becomes effective shall continue in full force and effect and shall be collected as if no change had been made.