This schedule is a part of this judiciary article, and it is intended that the provisions contained herein shall have the same force and effect as those contained in the numbered sections of the article.

This article and schedule, unless otherwise stated herein, shall become effective on January 1, 1969. In this schedule where the word “now” appears it speaks from the date of adoption of this schedule; where the word “present” appears it speaks from the effective date hereof.