If the board determines to establish a loan program as provided in this Chapter, it shall do so by appropriate resolution.  Prior to adopting such resolution, the board shall conduct a public hearing on the issue of establishing the program which shall have been advertised in the official journal of the board at least once and which shall be held at least fifteen days prior to the adoption of the resolution.

Acts 1997, No. 425, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.