Council must consult the public on any naming proposal as assessed as being compliant (excluding those that fall under clause 5.5). The level and form of consultation can vary depending on the naming proposal. Council will consult with two types of community groups as defined in the Rules, for any proposal it resolves to consult on: The immediate community, which broadly includes people who live and work within the area and owners of properties or businesses. The which includes residents, ratepayers, extended community, Emergency Service Organisations and businesses surrounding the area directly affected by the proposal. These consultation requirements do not apply to the naming of roads or features within new subdivisions where there are no immediate community members who will be affected. Council will exercise discretion when deciding which sections of the community to consult with and the manner of consultation, taking into consideration the likely impact of the naming proposal. A proposal that will have a smaller impact on the community will have a different level of consultation than that of a proposal with a larger impact. Council will be guided by the Naming Rules when developing a consultation plan. If a proposal has been made on public safety and/or emergency response grounds, and Council believes that community support may not be forthcoming and rejecting the proposal will maintain the risk to public safety, then it still may proceed with considering the proposal on public safety grounds. Council will consider and analyse all responses received both in support of, and objecting to, a naming proposal. The minimum requirements for consultation are that Council will: advertise public notices in local newspapers circulated in the affected area; place exhibition posters in local public libraries and all Council customer service offices; advertise the proposal on website; Council’s seek comment from resident groups and local historical societies. Council will inform the community of its final decision in regards to a naming proposal that it has publically consulted on by: notifying the community of its decision by a notice published on its website and in local papers; and writing to all parties who responded to Council during a consultation period to advise them of decision. If Council endorsed the Council’s naming proposal, those parties who objected to the proposal will also be advised of their appeal rights with the Registrar of Geographic Names. AVENUES OF HONOUR Avenue of Honour is the term given to a memorial of trees, generally with each tree symbolising a person. Most avenues are in remembrance of those who fought or died in war, particularly (1914–1918).
Council must consult the public on any naming proposal as assessed as being compliant (excluding those that fall under clause 5.5). The level and form of consultation can vary depending on the naming proposal. Council will consult with two types of community groups as defined in the Rules, for any proposal it resolves to consult on: The immediate community, which broadly includes people who live and work within the area and owners of properties or businesses. The extended community, which includes residents, ratepayers, Emergency Service Organisations and businesses surrounding the area directly affected by the proposal. These consultation requirements do not apply to the naming of roads or features within new subdivisions where there are no immediate community members who will be affected. Council will exercise discretion when deciding which sections of the community to consult with and the manner of consultation, taking into consideration the likely impact of the naming proposal. A proposal that will have a smaller impact on the community will have a different level of consultation than that of a proposal with a larger impact. Council will be guided by the Naming Rules when developing a consultation plan. If a proposal has been made on public safety and/or emergency response grounds, and Council believes that community support may not be forthcoming and rejecting the proposal will maintain the risk to public safety, then it still may proceed with considering the proposal on public safety grounds. Council will consider and analyse all responses received both in support of, and objecting to, a naming proposal. The minimum requirements for consultation are that Council will: advertise public notices in local newspapers circulated in the affected area; place exhibition posters in local public libraries and all Council customer service offices; advertise the proposal on Council’s website; seek comment from resident groups and local historical societies. Council will inform the community of its final decision in regards to a naming proposal that it has publically consulted on by: notifying the community of its decision by a notice published on its website and in local papers; and writing to all parties who responded to Council during a consultation period to advise them of Council’s decision. If Council endorsed the naming proposal, those parties who objected to the proposal will also be advised of their appeal rights with the Registrar of Geographic Names. AVENUES OF HONOUR Avenue of Honour is the term given to a memorial of trees, generally with each tree symbolising a person. Most avenues are in remembrance of those who fought or died in war, particularly (1914–1918).
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