If notice is given pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 22626, the legislative body shall hold the public hearing pursuant to Section 53753 of the Government Code at the time and place specified in the notice and in any order continuing the hearing. If notice is given pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 22626, the legislative body shall hold the public meeting and public hearing held pursuant to Section 53753 of the Government Code at the time and place specified in the joint notice and in any order continuing the hearing. All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. The legislative body shall consider all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person. The legislative body may continue the hearing from time to time, provided that no continuance shall be made to a date subsequent to August 10 without the prior consent of the county auditor.
Ca. Sts. and High. Code § 22629