When a petition requesting an election on the question of establishing and supporting a public library is filed as provided in this section, the governing body shall make and enter an order for an election requesting approval by the electors of the establishment and support of a public library.
(c)
Upon its own motion, the governing body may make and enter an order for an election requesting approval by the electors of the establishment and support of a public library.
(2)
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a petition under this section shall be as provided for an initiative petition:
Elections held under this section shall be held on a date specified in ORS 255.345 (Special election dates). [Formerly 357.451; 1981 c.909 §10; 1983 c.350 §224]