California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §4838: At the hearing, all interested persons shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and testimony for or against the proposed annexation.

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At the hearing, all interested persons shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and testimony for or against the proposed annexation. Any person who shall have filed a written protest may withdraw the written protest at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing. If a majority protest shall not have been filed, the district board, not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, shall adopt a resolution making one of the following determinations: (a) Disapproving the proposed annexation. (b) Approving the proposed annexation. (c) Approving the annexation, but excluding any lands which the board finds will not be benefitted by becoming a part of such improvement district.

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