7-4-2311. Implementation of consolidation order.
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7-4-2311 . Implementation of consolidation order.
(1)Whenever any such order is made consolidating two or more of such offices, it shall be the duty of the officers holding and occupying such offices, at the end of their terms of office, to deliver and transfer to their successor or successors all of the books, files, papers, documents, maps, plats, and records of such offices.
(2)The officer or officers receiving the same shall make and deliver proper receipts therefor and shall thereafter:
(a)be the custodian or custodians of such books, files, papers, documents, maps, plats, and records;
(b)perform all of the duties and acts imposed on such consolidated offices as required of them by law; and
(c)make and execute, with full legal force and effect, all certificates, official statements, official reports, affidavits, and other instruments required to be made by the laws of this state by either or any of the officers whose offices have been so consolidated.
(3)If the laws of this state or the rules, regulations, orders, or directions of any officer or department of the state shall require each of two offices which are consolidated to keep duplicate or similar records, books, or accounts, after such consolidation, such consolidated office shall keep but one set of such records, books, or accounts.