The provisions of this Article relate to the transition from
the existing Commissioner 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 Board of County Commissioners holding office on
the effective date of this Charter shall become the first Council.
At that time, the office of County Commissioners shall cease to exist
in Talbot County.
The term of office of the members of the first Council shall
commence at noon on the effective date of this Charter and expire
at noon on the first Monday in December, 1974.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Charter all the provisions of Articles
I through
VIII of this Charter shall become operative when the majority of the members of the first Council takes office.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of taking office, the first
Council shall adopt and publish Rules of Procedure as required by
Section 212 of this Charter.
Within sixty (60) calendar days of taking office, the first
Council shall appoint a County Board of Appeals as required by Section
501 of this Charter, and a Planning and Zoning Commission as required
by Section 404 of this Charter.
Within one year of taking office, the first Council shall complete
the initial compilation of laws required by Section 218 of this Charter.
Within six months of the effective date of this Charter, the Council shall appoint a County Manager and a single head for each of the offices and departments established by Articles
III and
IV of this Charter. The appointments shall be made in accordance with this Charter.