All valid bonds, warrants and other evidences of indebtedness of the City of Mercedes, now outstanding and unpaid, are hereby ratified and confirmed.
All ordinances and resolutions in force at the time of the taking effect of this Charter, not inconsistent with its provisions, shall continue in force and effect until amended or repealed.
Upon the adoption of this Charter, the present members of the City Commission shall serve until the terms to which they were elected have expired, and until their successors shall have qualified.
Upon the adoption of this Charter, all City administrative officers or employees then in office, or employed by the City, shall continue in such office or position until the taking effect of some specific provision under this Charter directing that he vacate the office or position.
All rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts and legal or administrative proceedings shall continue as modified pursuant to the provisions of this Charter, and in each case shall be maintained, carried on, or dealt with by the City department, office or agency appropriate under this Charter.