(a) A district may impose a maintenance tax to pay the district's operating expenses if, at an election in the district ordered for that purpose, a majority of the votes received favor the imposition of the tax.
(b) The amount of the tax may not exceed 25 cents on each $100 of assessed valuation of property in the district.
(c) The election shall be held as provided for a confirmation and directors' election under Sections 441.030-441.035.