Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the governor may enter into contracts with the several counties for their services in the repair and maintenance of state highways, which may include roadway maintenance, structures maintenance, streetlights, street sweeping, landscaping, and cantoneering. In addition thereto, the governor may transfer functions covered herein, or any portion thereof, to the several counties; provided that any transfer of functions made under their authorization shall be temporary and shall be subject to the express approval of the next succeeding legislature.