(2) Except as otherwise provided by ORS 199.410 to 199.519, all district formation or change of organization proceedings shall be initiated, conducted and completed as provided by ORS 198.705 to 198.955. However, ORS 198.705 to 198.955 are not intended to apply when a change of organization is made by statute as provided by ORS 222.510 to 222.580, 451.573 to 451.577 and 451.585. [1971 c.727 §4]