Revised Statues - Chapter 35 Fire Companies and Firefighters

If the report of the board of directors and the village board, required under section 35-533, disapproves the proposal, the petition shall be rejected. If the report is favorable to such proposal, either in whole or in part, the county board shall promptly designate a time and place for a hearing upon the petition and shall give notice of the hearing in the manner prescribed by section 35-504. At such hearing, any person owning taxable property or residing within the boundaries of the existing district or the territory to be merged shall have the opportunity to be heard respecting the proposed merger.