Policy Review - Naming and Renaming of Reserves and Naming and Renaming of Roads

The Naming and Renaming of Reserves Policy

The purpose of the Naming and Renaming of Reserves Policy is to ensure consistency with regard to the requirements for the naming and renaming of Council owned reserves (either a public reserve or a drainage reserve), or Crown reserve over which Council has been appointed Crown Land Manager, consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Geographic Names Board of NSW (GNB).

Amendments include:

Key Changes

• The permitted sources of reserve names have been revised to exclude commemorative naming proposals, that is, the use of names of people either living or deceased;

• Nothwithstanding this change, the Policy does permit, in exceptional circumstances as determined only by formal resolution of Council, the use of names of deceased persons, e.g. early settlers, war servicemen and women and other persons who have contributed significantly to the heritage of the area, having regard to the Principles and Guidelines published by the GNB;

• Relevant procedures listed in the previous Policy have been inserted into a new Naming and Renaming of Reserves Procedure.

Other minor changes

• Transfer of content to the new policy template and associated administrative updates, including changes to staff position titles.

• Noting that the Policy is to be reviewed within each term of Council.

The Naming and Renaming of Roads Policy

The purpose of the Naming and Renaming of Roads Policy is to ensure consistency with regard to the naming and renaming of roads for the purposes of service delivery and public safety, particularly regarding the operation of emergency services and emergency response times, consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Geographic Names Board of NSW (GNB).

Amendments include:

Key Changes

• The permitted sources of road names have been revised to exclude commemorative naming proposals, that is, the use of names of people either living or deceased;

• Notwithstanding this change, the Policy does permit, in exceptional circumstances as determined only by formal resolution of Council, the use of names of deceased persons, eg early settlers, war servicemen and women and other persons who have contributed significantly to the heritage of the area, having regard to the Principles and Guidelines published by the GNB;

• Relevant procedures listed in the previous Policy have been inserted into a new Naming and Renaming of Roads Procedure.

Other minor changes

• Transfer of content to the new policy template and associated administrative updates, including changes to staff position titles.

• Noting that the Policy is to be reviewed within each term of Council.

Before amending a policy it needs to be placed on exhibition so the community can have their say on this decision.

To share your views about amendments to the policy, use the Submission tab below: or send an email or post your response to:

Email: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

Post: The General Manager
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
PO Box 84
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

For more information contact Ashley Grummit – Group Manager, Commercial and Business Units on (02) 6581 8111.

Submissions close Tuesday 21^st November 2017.