In accordance with the ordinances and resolutions of Haverford Township, there is hereby recognized the existence of the Township Naming Committee of Haverford Township for the following purposes:
[Added 5-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2998-2024]
A.
The Property Naming Committee shall consist of five members consisting of:
(1)
The Township Manager or their designee determined on an ad hoc basis when a completed application is submitted for review and consideration by the Property Naming Committee;
(2)
The Director of Parks and Recreation or their designee determined on an ad hoc basis when a completed application is submitted for review and consideration by the Property Naming Committee;
(3)
The member of the Township Planning Commission who serves as the liaison to the Township Historical Commission; and
(4)
Two citizens appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
B.
The citizen appointees shall be residents of Haverford Township, shall serve three year terms, which may be renewed, and may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Commissioners without cause.
C.
The Property Naming Committee shall meet only on an as-needed basis upon receipt of a completed application for naming or renaming of Township property.
D.
All appointed members shall serve without compensation.
E.
In case any vacancy occurs, the Board of Commissioners shall act expeditiously to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
A.
The Property Naming Committee shall receive applications for naming or renaming of Township property and shall make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding the naming of Township property pursuant to the criteria and process established under Chapter 4, Part 12, Naming of Township Property.
B.
The Property Naming Committee shall perform due diligence related to the geographic, historical, botanical, agricultural, artistic, and/or cultural background of any Township property proposed to be named or renamed.
C.
The Property Naming Committee shall perform due diligence related to the individual, family, or organization proposed to be honored by the name recognition.
D.
To avoid duplication and confusion, the Property Naming Committee shall perform the necessary research to ensure that no other Township properties hold the name being considered.
E.
Within 60 days of the Property Naming Committee's receipt of application for the naming of Township property, the Property Naming Committee shall meet for the purpose of making a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners and provide a written explanation for the recommendation, which shall include background information of the Township Property and the person, family or organization proposed to be honored by the Naming.