Article 3. Tree Advisory Board

13-301. Creation and establishment.

There is hereby created and established a City Tree Advisory Board for the City, which shall consist of five (5) members who are citizens and residents of the City, and who shall be appointed by the Governing Body.

(Code 1961, 2-8-1; Code 2023)

13-302. Term of office.

On taking effect of this chapter and article, two (2) of the members shall be appointed to the first Board for a term of one year; two (2) of the members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and one member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, as each such term expires, members shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years, but in the event a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term. Members of the Commission shall hold office until their successor is appointed and qualified.

(Code 1961, 2-8-2; Code 2023)

13-303. Compensation.

Members of the Tree Advisory Board shall serve without compensation.

(Code 1961, 2-8-3; Code 2023)

13-304. Duties and responsibilities.

The Tree Advisory Board shall study, investigate, counsel and develop a written plan for the care, planting, culture and removal or disposition of trees and shrubs on parks, streets, alleys, and upon other public lands owned and managed by the City and under control of the City Forester as provided by Article 4 of this chapter and such plan shall be reviewed annually and revised as needed, and then each year presented to the Governing Body and upon acceptance and approval shall constitute the official comprehensive City tree plan of the City. The administration of such plan shall be carried out, in the same manner as any other City program, by the City Manager and a City Forester acting under the direction and supervision of the City Manager. In addition, the Tree Advisory Board shall, when requested by the Governing Body, consider, investigate, make findings and report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of the Board’s work.

(Code 1961, 2-8-4; Code 2023)

13-305. Operation.

The Tree Advisory Board shall annually select a chairman and such other officers as it may find expedient or convenient and shall make its own rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out its duties and responsibilities.

(Code 1961, 2-8-1; Ord. 2879; Code 2023)