(a) There is hereby established a Shade Tree Commission for the City which shall consist of the following members: the Director of Service-Safety, a representative of the City Engineer’s Office, one member of Council, and up to twelve individuals, who are citizens and residents of Logan County, Ohio, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. At least one-half of the class of up to twelve individuals as hereinbefore referred to, shall also be residents of the City of Bellefontaine. The terms of such citizens and residents of the City and County who are appointed by the Mayor shall be for three years. In the event that a vacancy occurs during the term of any such member, his or her successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of his or her term.
(Ord. 99-76. Passed 7-27-99.)
(Ord. 99-76. Passed 7-27-99.)
(b) The duties of the Shade Tree Commission shall be to:
(1) Make a study and determine the needs of the City in connection with its tree planting program;
(2) Recommend to the proper authority the types and kinds of trees to be planted upon designated streets, parts of streets or parks of the City;
(3) Assist City officials and citizens in the dissemination of news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the City on private and public properties and make recommendations from time to time to Council as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and related activities of the City; and
(4) Provide regular and special meetings at which the subject of trees as it relates to the City may be discussed by its members, City officials and all others interested in the tree program.
(c) Within a reasonable time after the appointment of the Commission and the approval of its members, upon call of the Mayor such Commission shall meet and organize by the election of a Chairman and Secretary and the adoption of rules and procedures including the holding of regular and special meetings as deemed advisable and necessary to perform the duties of the Commission.
(Ord. 75-56. Passed 8-12-75.)