A. Establishment: The Barry tree council (hereinafter "Tree Council") is hereby established. Its functions and duties are limited to those set forth in this chapter.
B. Composition: The tree council shall be composed of five (5) council members. Council members shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. These five (5) council members shall serve without pay and shall reside within the city of Barry, Illinois.
C. Appointment Of Members: One of the five (5) council members initially appointed to the tree council, shall serve for a term of one year; two (2) of the five (5) council members initially appointed shall serve for a term of two (2) years; the final two (2) shall serve three (3) years. Terms shall start on a common date. Determination of the length of terms shall start on a common date. Determination of the length of terms of the five (5) council members initially appointed shall be by lot. The mayor shall designate the chairperson of the tree council.
D. Expiration Or Vacation Of Terms: Within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the term of any appointed council member, a successor shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council and the successor shall serve for a term of three (3) years. Should any council member resign or be removed from the tree council, a successor shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve for the unexpired period of the vacated term. A member of the tree council may be removed by the mayor with the approval of a majority of the council.
E. Duties: The tree council shall perform the following duties:
1. Within a reasonable time after the appointment of the tree council, upon call of the chairperson of the tree council, the tree council shall meet and adopt rules of procedure for regular and special meetings to fulfill the duties, imposed upon it by this chapter.
2. The tree council shall advise and consult the city council on any matter pertaining to the Barry tree ordinance and its enforcement. The topics under which this advice and consultation may be given may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
a. Policy concerning planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants within the city.
b. Recommendations with regard to the development of an urban forestry plan.
c. Amendments to the Barry tree ordinance, and alterations or revisions to the arboricultural specifications manual, and alterations or revisions of the urban forestry plan.
d. Budgeting of funds to the Arbor Day division, and/or expenditures of funds by the arbor division.
e. Establishment of educational and informational programs. (Ord. 1998-11, 9-1-1998)