(a) In accordance with the provisions of section 4-38d , all functions, powers and duties of the Commissioner of Revenue Services under this chapter which are related to (1) municipal finance, (2) assessment or taxation of property and (3) state grants to municipalities are transferred to the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, and wherever the words “Commissioner of Revenue Services” or “commissioner” are used in said chapter in relation to any such functions, powers or duties, the words “Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management” or “secretary”, whichever is appropriate, are substituted in lieu thereof.
(b) The Office of Policy and Management shall constitute a successor department to the Department of Revenue Services, in accordance with the provisions of sections 4-38d and 4-39 , with respect to all functions, powers and duties of the Department of Revenue Services under this chapter which are related to (1) municipal finance, (2) assessment or taxation of property and (3) state grants to municipalities.