(A) The Commission shall have power to study, investigate, plan, advise, report, and recommend to Council or the Mayor any action, program, plan, or legislation which the Commission shall find or determine to be necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, trimming, planting, replanting, removal, or disposition of trees or shrubs, in public ways, streets, alleys, parks, or other property owned by the village.
(B) The Shade Tree Commission shall have the authority and jurisdiction for regulating and planting, maintenance, and removal of trees or shrubs on streets and other village owned property to ensure safety or preserve the aesthetics of these public sites, in accordance with the permit system contained in the term of this subchapter, and in conformity with any ordinances specifying plans and locations of plantings.
(C) The Shade Tree Commission shall have the authority to retain the services of a professional tree arborist to act as an advisor to the Commission. Any compensation paid to the advisor shall be subject to Council approval.
(Ord. 14-86, passed 4-1-1986)