The Western Plains Regional Council name might not be set in stone, with administrator Michael Kneipp promising to advocate if there was a push for change.
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Last week Dubbo City Council and Wellington Council were amalgamated to form Western Plains Regional Council.
The name has had a mixed response.
Real Estate Institute NSW (REINSW)- Orana said by not including 'Dubbo' in the name the reputation of the city would diminish.
If more people came forward, Mr Kneipp said he would take the issue further.
"First of all I didn't have anything to do with the name, but under the [Local Government] Act, the name can be changed. It requires people at higher levels but there can be a name change," Mr Kneipp said.
"If people wanted to come up with other suggestions I'm open to it. It's not my decision but if there's a consensus I'm happy to put it forward."
Mr Kneipp said he would do his best to be available to hear any concerns from the public.
"With consultation, obviously ratepayers had 19 people they could go to with issues but if people wish to come and see me, if they go through the switch and make an appointment then I'll do my best to see as many people as I can," he said.
"I've already contacted peak groups like the Chamber of Commerce and that's a good way of getting a whole lot of people instead of individuals."
REINSW- Orana division acting chairman Bob Berry said 'Dubbo City Council' was an iconic name and brand.
"It is our concern that with the name of Dubbo disappearing from the list of local government areas in NSW, that the standing and reputation of the council and the city will diminish in the longer term," he said.
However, the Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents Association has given their support to the moniker, as it fits for both merged areas.
"I think that Western Plains gives us more of an expansive attitude, which is what we're doing, we're expanding and we're no longer just Dubbo," president Merrilyn Mulcahy said.