(1)  Ratepayers affected by the intention of a council to make a separate rate or separate charge may lodge a petition in accordance with section 57 to the council within 30 days of the date on which a notification is made in a newspaper under section 101 .

(2)  If at least 100 affected ratepayers or at least 10% of affected ratepayers, whichever is the lesser, present a petition, the council must arrange a public meeting to discuss the issues involved.