During the period subsequent to approval of this Charter Ordinance by the electors of Topeka, Kansas, and prior to the time of the first meeting of the newly elected Council, the Mayor and Council holding office at the time of such election as interim governing body shall provide for the development of recommendations and proposals and take whatever other steps are needed to aid the new Council in making the transition from the strong Mayor/Council form to the Council-Manager form of government as provided in this Charter Ordinance and may appoint special committees or commissions of electors for this purpose. (C.O. 94 § 26, 7-20-04.)