(A) The adoption of this Charter shall not affect any pre-existing rights of Canal Winchester nor any right, liability, pending suit or prosecution, either on behalf of or against Canal Winchester or any officer thereof, nor any franchise granted by Canal Winchester nor pending proceedings for the authorization of public improvements or the levy of assessments therefore. Except as a contrary intent appears in this Charter, all acts of the Council of Canal Winchester including ordinances and resolutions in effect at the date this Charter becomes effective, shall continue in effect until amended or repealed.
(B) No action or proceeding pending against Canal Winchester or an officer thereof shall be abated or affected by the adoption of this Charter. All actions or proceedings shall be prosecuted or defended under the laws in effect at the time they were filed.