Town of Haddam, CT Article X TRANSITION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 10-1 Existing laws, ordinances and regulations.

All General Laws applicable to the Town, all enabling legislation adopted by the Town, all ordinances, bylaws and regulations of the Town shall continue in full force and effect, except as they are inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter.

All Special Acts or parts of Special Acts relating to the Town that are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 10-2 Continuation of offices.

All Town officers, whether elected or appointed, and all members of existing boards or agencies of the Town at the time of the effective date of this Charter shall continue in their respective positions for the duration of their terms.

Section 10-3 Time limits on meetings.

No official decisions of any board, commission, or agency may be made after 11:30 p.m. except in the case of public safety emergencies.

Section 10-4 Gender.

[Revised 12-5-2002]

Any reference in this Charter to the masculine gender shall be construed to apply to both the masculine and feminine genders.

Section 10-5 Saving clause.

If any part of this Charter is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the remainder of this Charter.

Section 10-6 Effective date.

This Charter shall become effective 30 days after it is approved in accordance with Chapter 99 of the Connecticut General Statutes (effective date December 5, 2002).