5.1. Policies and Procedures. "Policies and procedures" include only policies and procedures regarding services provided to the public.
5.2. Copies of Policies and Procedures. Each Board, the Department of Financial Services, the Town Clerk, and the persons named in Article 23 shall make available copies of any of their written policies and procedures to the public upon request. Reasonable fees may be charged for the cost of reproduction.
5.3. Public Participation. Each board shall establish a written procedure which allows members of the public to comment orally at a public meeting or a public hearing of the board on policies, procedures and agenda items being discussed or considered for adoption, amendment, or repeal by the board.
5.4. Books of Policies and Procedures. Each Board, the Department of Financial Services, the Town Clerk, and the persons named in Article 23 are encouraged to put their policies and procedures into written form, to keep their policies and procedures in a usefully organized and up-to-date book, and to make the book available to the public during regular business hours. Boards which do not have offices shall keep their books of policies and procedures in the office of the Town Clerk.
5.5 Naming of Public Assets. It is the policy of the Town of Wellesley to reserve the naming or renaming of public assets for circumstances that will best serve the interests of the town and ensure a worthy and enduring legacy for the town’s physical spaces. (Added ATM 2008, Approved by Attorney General 7/8/2008, Effective 10/30/2008)
a. No Town assets shall be named or renamed except in accordance with this bylaw.
b. Assets that are considered to be major physical assets of the Town of Wellesley, such as buildings, recreational facilities, parks, water bodies, and conservation land shall be named only after the board with jurisdiction over the asset shall approve a name; and Town Meeting, by majority vote, shall concur in such naming.
c. All other Town assets that are portions of a larger whole, such as: interior spaces of buildings; features within parks, conservation land, and recreational areas; driveways or parking lots; or furniture or other small fixtures of any description shall be named by the Board having jurisdiction over the asset pursuant to a policy adopted under section (g) herein.
d. The naming of town assets shall be considered with the following categories in mind:
i. Historic Events, People, and Places. The Town may preserve and honor the history of the Town, State, or Country; prominent historical figures; and local landmarks, neighborhoods, or prominent geographical locations.
ii. Outstanding Individuals. The Town may acknowledge individuals who have contributed in a significant way to the public life and well-being of the Town.
iii. Major Gifts. The Town may acknowledge certain major gifts ( as defined in each Board’s policy) to the Town by individuals, organizations or corporations by naming a public asset in connection with such a gift.
e. The board with jurisdiction over an asset to be named shall consider whether a naming agreement, or other documentation, is appropriate in each situation.
f. In situations where no naming agreement or documentation exists, names shall not be changed without consideration of the historical significance of the name, impact on the individual or organization previously named and the costs associated with such renaming.
g. No board shall name any public asset unless the board shall have adopted a naming policy. All policies on the naming of public assets shall be consistent with the intent of this bylaw. Any such policy or amendment thereto shall be adopted only after at least one public hearing. All such policies shall be on file with the Town Clerk and posted on the town website.
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