ELECTION TO IMPOSE TAX.

(a) The board may order an election to impose a maintenance tax. The election order must specify:

(1) the time and place of the election;

(2) the maximum amount of tax to be authorized;

(3) the form of the ballot; and

(4) other matters the board considers necessary or advisable.

(b) Notice of the election must be given by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. The first publication must occur at least 14 days before the date of the election.