This charter shall be effective immediately following its approval by a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question of approval, and the government provided by it shall be deemed a continuation of the government existing previously under law.
The terms of the initial elected officials of the borough are not affected by adoption of this new borough charter. All other borough officers and employees (including members of appointed boards and commissions), at the time this charter goes into effect, shall continue in their respective offices and positions of employment until their respective terms expire or until their services are terminated in accordance with the provisions of this charter and/or municipal code.
All ordinances, resolutions, regulations, orders and rules of the City and Borough of Wrangell, insofar as they are not inconsistent with this charter, shall continue in effect until they are repealed or amended, or until they expire by their own limitations.
The adoption of this charter shall not abate or otherwise affect any action or proceeding, civil or criminal, pending when it takes effect, brought by or against the municipality or any office, department, agency or officer thereof.