To carry out and accomplish the purposes of this chapter and the act of March tenth, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, the state treasurer may do all or any of the acts or duties heretofore cast upon the governor, treasurer and speaker of the house of assembly, and he shall give and serve such notice or notices upon the governing bodies of the various counties as may be necessary or expedient to accomplish such purposes. Said notice or notices shall be as effectual as if done under said act of March tenth, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, its supplements and amendments.