SCHEDULE OF
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

This schedule is a part of the Constitution, and the provisions
contained herein are of the same force and effect as those con-
tained in the numbered articles of this Constitution, but differ
only in that their effect is of limited duration and expire in ac-
cordance with their own terms. The grouping of sections in this
schedule under the titles of the various articles of this Constitu-
tion is intended for convenience only and not as a limitation on
the applicability of the sections.

GENERAL

Section 1. Definition.

In this schedule the words "prior Constitution" mean the Con-
stitution of 1867 as amended.

Section 2. Incumbents.

Offices expressly established by the prior Constitution shall
exist only insofar as they are provided for in this Constitution or
by law not in conflict with this Constitution. Except as other-
wise provided in this Constitution, persons holding such offices
on June 30, 1968, shall continue in office until the office ceases to
exist or until the completion of the term for which they have
been elected or appointed, whichever shall first occur. The taking
effect of this Constitution, or any provision thereof, shall not of
itself affect the tenure, term, status or compensation of any per-
son then holding any other public office, position or employment
in this State, except as provided in this Constitution.

DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Section 3. Eminent Domain.

The provisions of section 1.16, insofar as they pertain to

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