If an order has been made and notice given for a hearing in a proceeding under this chapter, and the board, managers, or court fail to appear at the time and place specified, the board or the managers, or the court administrator of the district court shall continue the hearing to another date as necessary and notify the board, managers, or the court of the continuance and the date of hearing. The matter shall be continued to that date without affecting the jurisdiction of the board, the managers, or the court.