The provisions of this Article relate to the transition from
the existing form of government to the form of government provided
in this Charter. Where inconsistent with the foregoing Articles of
this Charter the provisions of this Article shall constitute exceptions
thereto.
In order that this Charter may become operative promptly after
it becomes law, the present form of government, as such is concerned
with the powers and duties of the Mayor and Commissioners, shall continue
in effect until the form of government provided in the Charter, concerning
the same subject matter, becomes effective after the next municipal
election.
The date of the next municipal election scheduled by the Town
of Westernport will be the fourth Tuesday in May, 1982.