Section 4838 Of Article 7. Annexation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 5. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 7.

. 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.