The joint ordinance provided for in this act shall state the terms upon which the consolidation of the cities shall be effected; and such ordinance may provide what business may be done by the city council of such other city or cities, and the board of education thereof, between the time when such joint ordinance shall take effect and the final consolidation of the cities, and no business shall be done which may be prohibited by such ordinance.
K.S.A. 12-318