Upon the passage of the resolution, the county clerk, within 3 business days, shall transmit a certified copy thereof to the clerk of each city, village and township in his county. The county clerk shall publish a notice of election and the proposition and office to be voted upon in at least 1 newspaper having general circulation in the county. The first publication shall be not less than 10 days prior to the election. The county clerk shall also cause a notice of election, together with the proposition and office to be voted upon, to be posted in 2 or more conspicuous places in each precinct within the county. Upon the request of the county clerk the posting shall be done by the clerk of the local unit of government.