All elements existing under the City of Havre's Commission-Executive form of government shall remain in effect after the Charter takes effect on July 1, 2021, including but not limited to:
(A) Ordinances and resolutions until repealed or amended in the manner provided by law;
(B) Any bonds, debts, contracts, obligations, or causes of action accrued or established; and
(C) All elected officers, employees, members of city boards, commissions, authorities or committees appointed by the Mayor or City Council shall occupy the same office or appointment for the same terms of office or appointment, provided that:
(1) Successors may be elected or appointed, as necessary, to fill offices or appointments at the end of the term for which the holdover officer or appointee was elected or appointed; and
(2) Elected and appointed officers who are required by law to take the oath of office will take the oath of office as officers or appointees in the Charter form of government prior to the official or appointee taking action. (Ord. 915, 5-17-2021)