§206. Transfer of funds and other property
Immediately upon the consolidation becoming effective, the officers having custody of the funds of the lesser municipality shall deliver same into the custody of the proper fiscal officer of the new municipality, who shall acknowledge delivery by giving his receipt therefor.
The mayor or other chief executive officer of the new municipality shall supervise and direct the transfer of all personal property, books, papers, vouchers, or other documents belonging to the constituent municipalities, to the proper officers of the new government. He shall also cause a complete inventory to be made of all assets, real and personal, thus received by the new government.
An independent audit and settlement of the account of officers of the constituent municipalities shall be made forthwith.