Consolidation which has been approved as provided in the preceding Sections shall take effect upon the date of expiration of the regular terms of office of the elective officers of the constituent municipality having the least population, and the terms and authority of such officers shall thereupon cease.
The qualified voters of the constituent municipalities shall participate in the next regular municipal election of the consolidated municipalities.
When the consolidation becomes effective, all local boards, committees, commissions or other bodies of the smaller municipality shall cease to function.