10-22-3 Tree Advisory Board
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The City Council hereby creates a “Tree Advisory Board,” hereinafter referred to as the “Board.”
A. Duties: The Board shall act in an advisory capacity:
1. Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities.
2. Review and update a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on city property.
3. Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees.
4. Review city department concerns relating to tree care.
5. Submit an annual report of its activities to the city council.
6. Assist with the annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation.
7. Develop of a list of recommended trees for planting on city property, and a list of prohibited species; and
8. Other duties that may be assigned by City Council.
B. Membership: The Board shall consist of three (3) members approved by City Council. Members of the Board will serve without compensation. One member of the Board shall be a City Council member, one member of the Board shall be a Public Works Director, and one member a person with verifiable experience in care and maintenance of trees.
C. Term of office: Board members shall be appointed for three-year staggered terms. If a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed by City Council.
D. Officers: The Board shall annually select one of the members to serve as chair, may appoint a second member to serve as vice-chair, and may appoint a third member to serve as secretary.
E. Meetings: The Board shall meet annually. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Board chair may schedule additional meetings as needed.