(a) Initiation. Any justice of the peace of each county may propose the initiation of an analysis for alternative county organization through the introduction and passage of an ordinance, or the initiation may be accomplished by an initiative petition of the electors.
(b) Conduct of Analysis. An ordinance adopted for conduct of an analysis of alternative county organizations shall provide for:
(1) The final date of completion of the analysis;
(2) The employment of any staff or other financial support where deemed necessary;
(3) The conduct of the analysis; and
(4) The selection of any one (1), or any combinations, of the following methods of conduct:
(A) Directly by the county quorum court through the establishment of an office or department;
(B) By interlocal agreement;
(C) By purchasing the analysis services from a private or public vendor; or
(D) By establishing a county board in a manner prescribed by the ordinance.