171. Every officer who has ceased to discharge the duties of his office, is bound to deliver at the office of the municipality, within eight days next following, all the moneys, keys, books, papers, articles, insignia, documents and archives belonging to such office.
In the event of the death or absence from Québec of such officer, his representatives must make such delivery, within one month from such death or such absence.
M.C. 1916, a. 139; 1996, c. 2, s. 455.