160A-868. Resolution to dissolve; public hearing.
(a) After the plan of action has been presented as required under G.S. 160A-866, the council shall conduct a public hearing on whether to adopt a resolution to dissolve the city in accordance with the plan of action. Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least once per week for two consecutive weeks, with each publication being on the same day of the week, in a newspaper of general circulation. The date of the last publication shall not be more than 10 days before the date fixed for the hearing.
(b) At a regular meeting of the council separate and apart from the date of the public hearing required by this section, the council may adopt a resolution to dissolve the city. (2021-124, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 160A - Cities and Towns
Article 32 - Transitions for Unsustainable Cities.
§ 160A-825 - Purpose of Article; definition.
§ 160A-831 - Initiation of process.
§ 160A-833 - Assessment of services and financial affairs.
§ 160A-841 - Local Government Commission control.
§ 160A-845 - Reassessment of financial status.
§ 160A-848 - Distribution of services, assets, liabilities, and other obligations.
§ 160A-850 - Effect of merger or dissolution.
§ 160A-853 - Action by the General Assembly.
§ 160A-860 - Initiation of voluntary dissolution.
§ 160A-862 - Impact statement.
§ 160A-864 - Public hearings on proposed dissolution.
§ 160A-866 - Plan of action; Local Government Commission approval.
§ 160A-868 - Resolution to dissolve; public hearing.
§ 160A-870 - Citizen petition for referendum on dissolution.