263—7.8(368) Board proceedings on unanimous petitions when no conflicting petition is received within 30 days.
	7.8(1) Applicability. Petitions will be considered pursuant to this rule when all territory proposed for annexation is included upon application of the owner, by notice to the owner of railway right-of-way pursuant to Iowa Code section 368.7(1), or by notice to the Iowa attorney general or a county attorney pursuant to Iowa Code section 368.5.
	7.8(2) Information considered. Any interested person or party may submit written comment prior to or at the time of board consideration of the petition. The board may:
	a. 	Allow an opportunity for oral comment;
	b. 	Consider public documents; or
	c. 	Request additional information from affected cities, counties or persons, including any of the information required to be included in a petition for involuntary city development action pursuant to Iowa Code section 368.11(3).
	7.8(3) Criteria. The board shall consider whether the proposed annexation serves the public interest and may consider the criteria for approval of involuntary city development actions, as set forth in Iowa Code section 368.16.
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