(a) After the adoption of the resolution, it shall be published once in a newspaper published in the county where the system lies. If there is no newspaper so published, then the resolution shall be posted in at least three (3) public places in the county, with a notice to all persons concerned stating that the resolution has been adopted, that the consolidated system contemplates the issuance of the bonds so described, and that any person interested may appear before the county judge of the county upon a certain date, not less than ten (10) days subsequent to the publication or posting, to present protests.
(b) The judge shall hear all objections and suggestions and take such action as he shall deem proper in the premises.