All matters relating to the form of the ballot and manner of conducting the election shall conform sub-stantially to the requirements set forth in Article XXII with changes as required to comply with the provi-sions of this article and a substantial compliance with the provisions of this article shall be sufficient for the holding of an election hereunder, and the approval or rejection of any measure submitted thereat, and the council shall by ordinance make such further regula-tions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this article.