(a) The board of county commissioners of any county may adopt a resolution establishing the office of county administrator.

(b) The board of county commissioners of any county may adopt a resolution submitting to the voters of the county whether the county should adopt a resolution establishing the office of county administrator. Such resolution to establish the office of county administrator shall not be effective until the question has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of the county voting at an election thereon. Such election shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law.

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(c) Upon presentation of a petition requesting the establishment of the office of county administrator signed by at least 5% of the qualified electors of the county, the board of county commissioners shall adopt a resolution establishing such office. Such resolution shall not be effective until the question has been submitted to and approved by a majority of the voters of the county voting at an election thereon. Such election shall be called and held in the manner provided by the general bond law.