10Approval of certain place names

10 Approval of certain place names

(1)  If a proposal relates to a minor revision of the register, within the meaning of section 7(3) , the Registrar is to revise the register, in accordance with that section, to reflect the proposal.

(2)  If a proposal does not relate to a minor revision of the register, within the meaning of section 7(3) , the Registrar must –

(a) cause the proposal to be advertised, in accordance with the guidelines, calling for submissions in respect of the proposal; and

(b) at the end of the period specified in the advertisement for submissions in respect of the proposal, forward to the Panel –

(i) the proposal; and

(ii) any submissions received by the Registrar in respect of the proposal.

(3)  As soon as practicable after receiving a proposal under subsection (2)(b) , the Panel is to provide the Minister with recommendations in respect of the proposal.

(4)  After considering the recommendations of the Panel in respect of a proposal, the Minister may –

(a) in accordance with the recommendation –

(i) approve the name, or names, for the place; or

(ii) refuse to approve the name, or names, for the place; or

(iii) alter an approved name for the place; or

(iv) revoke an approved name for the place; or

(v) alter, clarify, extend or reduce the location, boundaries or extent of the place; or

(b) refuse to take an action referred to in paragraph (a) in respect of the recommendation and request that the Panel make a new recommendation.

(5)  If the Minister makes a request under subsection (4)(b) for a new recommendation in respect of a proposal, the Panel –