A. The question of authorizing the imposition of a tax under the Historic Building Improvements Act shall be submitted to voters of the county at any general election or special election called for that purpose following the adoption of a resolution pursuant to the Historic Building Improvements Act.

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B. The proclamation calling the election shall be filed and published as required pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 1] and shall specify:

(1)     the date on which the election will be held; (2)     the question that will be put to the voters;

(3)     the precincts in the county, the location of each polling place and the hours the polling places will be open; and

(4)     the date and time of the closing of the registration books by the county clerk as required by law.

C. The question on the ballot shall read:

”             For the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of                dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of                                     years; or

             Against the imposition of an historic building improvements tax at a rate of                                 dollars on each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value of property in the county for a period of                            years”.

D. The election shall be conducted and canvassed pursuant to the provisions of the Election Code.