Williams v. Town of Grifton

BALEY, Judge.

Petitioners contend that the Board of Commissioners was required to hold a public hearing before amending the annexation report on 11 December 1973. Under G.S. 160A-37 (d), before any territory may be annexed by a municipality, there must be a public hearing at which “all persons resident or owning property in the territory . . . and all residents of the municipality, shall be given an opportunity to be heard.” The Board of Commissioners of Grifton held such a public hearing on 14 June 1972. Under G.S. 160A-37(e), after the public hearing has been held, the Board of Commissioners…