Minnesota Statutes Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities (Ch. 370-403) § 371.12. County board to appoint new officers

The county board of the new county shall appoint electors residing within the new county to the county offices before the consolidation becomes effective. The new officers shall qualify on the date that the consolidation becomes effective, as provided by law. All the books, records, and files of the offices of the consolidated counties shall be delivered to the appropriate officers of the new county.