SECTION 2 EFFECT ON EXISTING LAWS AND RIGHTS.
   All ordinances, resolutions and by-laws in force in the Municipality at the time when this Charter takes effect or which are in force at the time when any amendment to this Charter takes effect which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter shall continue in full force and effect until amended or repealed.
    The taking effect of this Charter shall not affect any pre-existing rights of the Municipality, or any right or liability or pending suit or provision either on behalf of or against the Municipality, or any contract entered into by the Municipality, or any franchise granted by the Municipality, or pending proceedings for the authorization of public improvements or the levy of assessments therefore.
(Amended 11-8-05)