(a) There is established in and for the City a Tree and Public Gardens Commission consisting of seven voting members, appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council, in accordance with Section 8(f) of the City Charter. To the extent practicable, voting members shall possess expertise in the areas of arboriculture, landscape architecture, horticulture, urban planning and redevelopment or related areas. Ex-officio members of the Commission shall be the Service Director who may represent the Mayor; the Development Director, the City Forester, who shall provide expert advice and administrative assistance regarding matters before the Commission; and the Chairperson of the Services Committee of Council who shall represent Council.
(Ord. 06-18. Passed 3-27-18.)
(b) Voting members shall serve for a term of three years. Initially, three members shall be appointed for a term of one year, three members shall be appointed for a term of two years, and three members shall be appointed for a term of three years.
(c) Alternative members, who shall have vote in the absence of a voting member, shall serve for a term of three years, and shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by Council in accordance with Section 8(f) of the City Charter.
(Ord. 7-13. Passed 3-12-13.)