(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the provisions of 7-3-122 and 7-3-152 through 7-3-161 apply to the adoption of an alternative form or plan of government upon recommendation by a study commission.
(2) (a) The presiding officer of the study commission and not the presiding officer of the governing body shall certify documents under 7-3-153.
(b) The study commission and not the governing body shall prepare an advisory plan for orderly transition to a new form or plan of government under 7-3-157.
(c) A study commission plan may provide for existing elected officers under 7-3-158 (4).