§27–204.

    (a)    Each landowner who has not signed the petition is a respondent.

    (b)    (1)    The designated officer shall issue a summons to be served on each respondent.

        (2)    A summons may be served by publication as to any respondent who cannot be served as provided by law.

    (c)    (1)    If a mortgage is held on land in the proposed drainage district, notice of the proceedings shall be given to the holder of the mortgage in the same manner as to a respondent.

        (2)    A mortgage holder may appear before the county commissioners or county council in person or by counsel.