The notice of election shall:
(a) State distinctly the propositions to be submitted.
(b) State the names of the affected county or counties.
(c) State the date of the election.
(d) Designate the election precincts and places at which the polls will be open as established by the board of each affected county.
(e) Instruct the voters as to the methods and procedures of voting in the election.
(f) Request the submission of written arguments for and written arguments against the creation of the proposed county.
(g) Include a statement that the board of supervisors of an affected county or any member or members of such board authorized by the board, any city council of a city within an affected county or any member or members of such council authorized by the council, any qualified elector entitled to vote at the election, any bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of qualified electors and associations may submit and file written arguments with the elections official of the principal county for printing and distribution in the ballot pamphlet, in accordance with Section 9163 of the Elections Code.
(h) Include a statement that only one argument for and one argument against shall be selected and printed in the ballot.
(i) Include a statement that arguments shall not exceed 500 words in length and shall be accompanied by at least one and not more than three signatures.
(j) Include a description of the boundaries of the proposed county.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 41. Effective January 1, 1995.)