It is the intention and purpose of this Charter to amend in its entirety the existing City Charter that was adopted at an election held on November 7, 1950 and which was later amended at an election held on November 2, 1992; moreover, to repeal the prior wording in those articles, sections and/or provisions so amended by this amended Charter, as existed prior to the effective date of this amended Charter, to the extent to conform herewith. To that end, this amended Charter shall become effective on January 1, 2018.