This Charter or any amendments hereto shall take effect immediately following adoption by the voters, as prescribed by state law.
(Ordinance 10-11-861, ex. B, adopted 11/15/10; Ordinance 16-11-1026, ex. B, adopted 11/17/16; Ordinance 22-11-1290, ex. B, adopted 11/17/2022)
Upon adoption or amendment 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 or amended, are filling appointive positions with the City which 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.
(Ordinance 10-11-861, ex. B, adopted 11/15/10; Ordinance 16-11-1026, ex. B, adopted 11/17/16; Ordinance 22-11-1290, ex. B, adopted 11/17/2022)
All City ordinances, bonds, resolutions, rules and regulations in force on the effective date of this Charter shall remain in force until altered, amended or repealed by the City Council, and all rights of the City under existing franchises and contracts are preserved in full force and effect.
(Ordinance 10-11-861, ex. B, adopted 11/15/10; Ordinance 16-11-1026, ex. B, adopted 11/17/16; Ordinance 22-11-1290, ex. B, adopted 11/17/2022)
Except as specifically provided, nothing in this Charter shall affect or impair the rights or privileges of persons who are City officers or employees at the time of its adoption or amendment.
(Ordinance 10-11-861, ex. B, adopted 11/15/10; Ordinance 16-11-1026, ex. B, adopted 11/17/16; Ordinance 22-11-1290, ex. B, adopted 11/17/2022)