PURPOSE: To make recommendations to the Common Council on proposals received regarding the naming or renaming of public buildings, facilities and streets in the City of Milwaukee.
COMPOSITION: Seven members; all City residents; holding no other public office or public employment. All members are appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the Common Council and serve three-year terms. The committee includes at least one recognized local historian, one representative of a local business association or chamber of commerce and one employee of a local nonprofit community organization. The Mayor designates the chair.
CREATING AUTHORITY: Section 113-3 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.