La. Stat. tit. 33 § 200
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
Promptly after publication of the ordinance declaring the consolidation election result in the second municipality, if both elections favor consolidation, certified copies of ordinances proclaiming the result shall be transmitted by the governing authorities of the respective municipalities to the Governor, who, within ten days after their receipt, shall issue his proclamation declaring that consolidation of such municipalities has been completed and accomplished and declaring, in accordance with R.S. 33:201, when consolidation shall become effective.
La. R.S. § 33:200