The several townships, cities and incorporated villages of this state, by a majority vote of the electors thereof voting at any general or special election called for that purpose, are hereby authorized to appropriate and transfer any unexpended balances or portions thereof in its general or contingent fund to the county in which it is situated, such revenues to be credited to the general fund of the county, to be disbursed for such purpose or purposes as may be designated by the electors in voting on the proposition, and, in case of no designation, as shall be determined by the board of supervisors of the county.

     The question of transferring unexpended balances or portions thereof by any township, city or incorporated village to the county in which situated may be submitted to the electors of such township, city or incorporated village by the legislative body thereof at any general election to be held therein or at a special election to be called by the legislative body for that purpose. The provisions of the general election law shall govern the conducting of any such election and the counting, canvassing and returning of votes cast. In case a majority of the electors voting on the proposition shall vote in favor thereof, the treasurer of the township, city or incorporated village, as the case may be, shall be authorized to make the transfer, in accordance with the requirements of the proposition voted on.