In re the Ordinance of Annexation No. 1977-4

BRITT, Justice.

Under G.S. 160A-50(f), the person challenging an annexation ordinance must show (1) that the statutory procedure was not followed, or (2) that the provisions of G.S. 160A-47 were not met, or (3) that the provisions of G.S. 160A-48 have not been met. The party challenging the annexation has the burden of showing error. In In re Annexation Ordinance, 284 N.C. 442, 452, 202 S.E. 2d 143 (1974), this court, speaking through Huskins, J., said:

“As a general rule it is presumed that a public official in the performance of his official duties ‘acts fairly, impartially, and in good faith…