Every employee of the municipal government on January 1, 1980, shall continue in such employment and thereafter be subject in all respects to the provisions of this Charter and ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations enacted or promulgated thereunder.
Any person who shall have served this Municipality with fidelity for at least six (6) months next preceding the taking effect of this Charter may be retained in the same or any similar position without examination under civil service regulations as may be provided under Section 7.09 of this Charter.