Section 12.01 EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHARTER.
   This Charter shall be submitted to the electors of the Municipality at a special election to be held May 5, 1981. If approved by a majority of those voting, the Charter shall take effect from the date the final result of the election is certified by the election authorities for the purpose of designating, nominating and electing officers of the Municipality and conducting municipal elections. For all other purposes, this Charter shall take effect January 1, 1982.