Section 72675 Of Article 1. Inclusion Proceedings Initiated By Petition From California Water Code >> Division 20. >> Part 11. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.

. Within 10 days of the date of the filing of the petition for annexation, the secretary shall examine the petition and determine whether it is signed by the required number of property owners. Upon request of the secretary, the board shall authorize him to employ persons specially for this purpose, in addition to the persons regularly employed in his office, and shall provide for their compensation.