The Mayor in office when this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until completion of his term, or until his successor is elected and qualifies. He shall perform the duties of Mayor, and have the rights and privileges thereof, as set forth in this Charter.
The members of Council elected in 1979 shall continue in office as if elected under this Charter, provided they are otherwise qualified, until the expiration of their term, and shall perform the duties of members of Council as set forth in this Charter. In the election of Councilmembers in 1981, three shall be elected for four-year terms. The candidate with the fourth highest number of votes shall be elected for a two-year term. Thereafter, three Councilmembers shall be elected for four-year terms in every odd-numbered years.