A. Preliminary action in naming a building, other fixed facility, or a public place may be initiated by the mayor or by the assembly. Upon approval of a request by assembly motion, a five-member citizen panel will be appointed by the mayor subject to assembly approval to review proposed names; to hold public hearings; and to identify an appropriate name for the building, other fixed facility, or a public place. The citizen panel may be comprised of members of recognized boards and commissions.

B. The citizen panel will identify the appropriate name of a building, other fixed facility, or public place. The citizen panel may consider those names submitted by the mayor or the assembly or propose an alternative. Upon agreement by a majority of the citizen panel, a letter advising the mayor shall be dispatched. The mayor will make the panel’s letter an attachment to a resolution for consideration by the assembly. Memoranda as appropriate may be appended to the resolution to explain or amplify relevant information for the assembly.

C. The assembly will hold at least one public hearing on the naming resolution and ensure appropriate information dissemination to the public prior to adoption of the resolution. The name adoption or the name change shall become effective upon adoption of the resolution by the assembly. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].