In case an officer whose signature appears on these bonds, or the coupons attached thereto, ceases to hold his office before the delivery of the bonds to the purchaser, his signature, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, to the same effect as if he had remained in his office until the delivery of the bonds. These bonds shall have all the qualities of negotiable paper under the law merchant and the negotiable instrument law.
65 ILCS 5/11-118-4