41-835.04. Changes in or additions of geographic features or places of historical significance; submission of proposal; consideration; action; notice
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A. A person, a group or an agency of federal, state or local government may propose a change in or the addition of any geographic feature or place of historical significance within this state by submitting a proposal and supporting information to the board for evaluation and recommendation.
B. On receipt of a proposal, together with sufficient supporting information, the board shall:
1. Place the proposal on the agenda for consideration at its next meeting.
2. Give appropriate notice to persons and groups that are affected by the proposal or might have an interest in it.
3. Provide opportunities for public comment.
4. Conduct research and field investigations as it deems necessary.
C. When the board takes action on a proposal, the board shall notify the person, group or agency that submitted the proposal and shall transmit the official recommendation of geographic names to the United States board of geographic names. The names approved by the board shall be filed with the secretary of state and the clerk of the board of supervisors in the appropriate county.