If, in its judgment, public necessity or interest demands the construction of improvements which would benefit lands within an area in need, the commission shall pass a resolution of its intention to undertake any such improvement and shall give notice of the proposal by advertising in one or more newspapers circulating in the district. The advertisement shall fix a time and place, not earlier than two weeks after notice, for a hearing on said proposed action and, prior to said hearing, the commission shall prepare a tentative assessment which shall be presented at the hearing and open to inspection. Any person desiring to testify concerning the proposal shall have the right to do so. After such hearing, if the commission decides to carry out the proposals, the commission shall pass a resolution setting forth this determination, acquire the necessary funding for the project, and proceed to make such improvements.
N.J.S. § 5:10A-33