This Charter shall, upon approval of referendum in the manner provided by law, become effective as of January 1, 1995, except for § C1.06, entitled "Legislative option," of this Charter. Said § C1.06 shall become effective as of January 1, 1994.
All existing state, county, local and other laws or enactments
having the force of law shall continue in force until lawfully amended,
modified, superseded or repealed, either by this Charter or an enactment
adopted subsequent to its effective date. Any proceedings or other
business undertaken or commenced prior to the effective date of this
Charter may be conducted and completed by the County Officer or administrative
unit responsible therefore under this Charter or the Administrative
Code.
[Amended 9-8-1994 by L.L. No. 6-1994]
If any provision of this Charter is not clear or requires elaboration
in its application to the county, the County Legislature may interpret
such provisions in a local law not inconsistent with the provisions
of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Where any question arises concerning
the transition to a Charter which is not provided for herein, the
County Legislature may provide for such transition by a local law
not inconsistent with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
If any provision of this Charter shall be adjudged by any court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect,
impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined
in its operation to the particular provision directly involved in
the controversy.
This Charter shall be liberally construed to achieve its objectives
and purposes.
