Each city which has elected to be and is included within the district shall be entitled to one (1) vote and the vote of the majority of the members of the city council of each such city shall constitute the vote of the city. The voting shall be conducted at a regular meeting of the city council or a special meeting called by the mayor for that purpose to be held on or within a week prior to the date set for election. The voting results shall be certified to by the mayor and forwarded to the secretary of the district prior to the date set for canvassing of election returns by the board of directors. The provisions of section 42-5107, Idaho Code, shall not apply to cities or other government agencies.