(1) If the commission is established by resolution of the governing body and the final report recommends that an optional form of county government be submitted to the electors, the governing body may submit the question at the next succeeding general election. The governing body shall determine whether the question will be submitted within thirty (30) days of receiving the final report and shall make a record of its decision, citing the reasons for any decision not to submit the question to the electors.
(2)  If the commission is established by petition and the final report recommends that an optional form of county government be submitted to the electors, the governing body shall submit the question at the next succeeding general election.