9Proposal of certain place names

9 Proposal of certain place names

(1)  This section applies to a place other than a place referred to in section 4(1)(c) .

(2)  In accordance with the guidelines, a person may propose one or more of the following in respect of a place to which this section applies:

(a) a name to be approved, under this Act, for the place;

(b) an alteration to, or the revocation of, an approved name for the place;

(c) the alteration, clarification, extension or reduction of the location, boundaries or extent of the place.

(3)  A proposal under subsection (2) is to be –

(a) in a form approved by the chairperson; and

(b) submitted to the Registrar in accordance with the guidelines.

(4)  The Registrar may refuse to accept a proposal submitted under subsection (3) if the Registrar believes, on reasonable grounds, that the consultation requirements within the guidelines have not been complied with in respect of the proposal.