The petition shall be addressed to the board of supervisors of the county within which the proposed district is situated, shall be signed by the number of qualified registered voters specified in section 1173, and shall propose and set forth:

(a) The formation of a district under this chapter.

(b) The calling by the board of supervisors of a special election to vote upon the question whether the proposed district shall be formed and to elect the first board of directors of the district.

(c) The name of the proposed district, as “____ memorial district.”

(d) An accurate description of the boundaries of the proposed district specifying what portion of the territory is incorporated territory and what portion unincorporated territory.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 70. Effective January 1, 2003.)