Mich. Comp. Laws § 41.804: Fire protection; referendum, special election, laws governing.

Sec. 4.

Any special election called under the provisions of this act shall be held under the laws of this state governing biennial township elections so far as the same may be applicable. In case a majority of qualified electors voting at such election shall vote in favor of such proposition, then the same shall be deemed and declared carried. The vote upon such proposition at any election shall be by ballot.