This Charter and any amendments are effective immediately following
adoption by the voters, as prescribed by state law.
Upon adoption of this Charter, the present persons filling elective
offices on the City Council will continue to fill those offices for
the terms for which they were elected. Persons who, on the date this
Charter is adopted, are filling appointive positions with the City
that are retained under this Charter, may continue to fill these positions
for the term for which they were appointed, unless removed by the
City Council or by other means provided in this Charter.
With the exception of City ordinances or resolutions that directly
conflict with this Charter, all City ordinances, bonds resolutions,
rules and regulations in force on the effective date of this Charter
remain in force until altered, amended, or repealed by the City Council,
and all rights of the City under existing franchises and contracts
are preserved in full force and effect.
Except as specifically provided, nothing in this Charter affects
or impairs the rights or privileges of persons who are City officers
or employees at the time of its adoption.
