If the result of such election is in favor of consolidation or change of boundaries, such consolidation or change of boundaries shall be in full force and take effect on the first day of January next after the general election held succeeding the proclamation as provided in § 7-2-4.

Source: SL 1893, ch 45, § 10; RPolC 1903, § 784; RC 1919, § 5763; SDC 1939, § 12.0307.