The procedure to be followed in submitting the proposition to the voters of the district shall be substantially as follows:
First: The board of park commissioners shall pass the ordinance hereinbefore referred to in Section 6 providing that the proposition is to be voted upon at a specified ensuing regular election, specifying the date thereof, and the amount of bonds which it is proposed to issue and the form of the proposition.
Second: The board of park commissioners shall transmit a certified copy of the ordinance and shall certify the proposition to the proper election officials in accordance with the general election law.
Third: The board of park commissioners shall cause an officer designated by it to give notice of the referendum as required by the general election law.
70 ILCS 1310/11