The governing body of any municipality may establish, maintain, and alter a general system of sewerage for the municipality in such manner and under such regulations as it shall deem expedient and proper. No action shall be taken for the establishment of a sewerage system except upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the governing body. When a sewerage system is established, all measures necessary for the construction of sewers as a part of that system may be taken by a vote of the majority of the governing body.