Town of Charlestown, RI Article LXVII Inauguration of Charter Government

§ C-196 Effective date.

For the purpose of nominating and electing the elective officers of the town, and of preparing, presenting and adopting the budget, this Charter shall be in full force and effect from and after its approval by the electors of the Town of Charlestown. For all other purposes this Charter shall be in effect from and after the beginning of the town's fiscal year 1981-1982, that is, July 1, 1981, except as provided in § C-64 of this Charter. All appointive officers, including the Administrator and heads and members of departments and agencies of the town, shall be appointed and qualified pursuant to the provisions of this Charter as promptly as possible.

§ C-197 Transfer of existing appropriations.

The Council shall have the authority to make any changes or transfers in appropriations existing when this Charter takes effect which may be required for the operation of the town government under the provisions of this Charter.

§ C-198 Ordinances to implement Charter.

The Council shall proceed to enact or adopt as promptly as possible all ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Charter.

§ C-199 Continuation of laws. [1]

The laws of the state and their application shall continue in effect except as they are inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter or any legally adopted ordinances of the town.

[1] Editor's Note: For related provisions, see § C-11.

§ C-200 Continuation of ordinances. [1]

All ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations of the town in force at the time when this Charter takes effect, not inconsistent with this Charter, shall continue in force until amended or repealed.

[1] Editor's Note: For related provisions, see § C-10.

§ C-201 Continuation of tax obligation.

All taxes levied or assessed by the town prior to the effective date of this Charter that have not been collected by the town shall be collected, with any interest and penalties thereon, by the town government hereby established, in accordance with law.

§ C-202 Effect on pending actions and proceedings.

No actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, in law or in equity, pending at the time when this Charter shall take effect, brought by or against the town, or any office, department, agency or officer thereof, shall be affected or abated by the adoption of this Charter or by anything contained in this Charter.