The duties of the Shade Tree Commission shall be as follows:
(A) To study the problems and determine the needs of the city in regard to tree planting, maintenance, protection and removal;
(B) To recommend to the proper authority the type and kind of trees to be planted upon city streets or parts thereof or in parks or other public lands;
(C) To assist the properly constituted officials of the city, as well as Council and the residents of the city, in the dissemination of news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees in the city, whether on private or public property, and to make such recommendations from time to time to Council as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and activities for the municipality;
(D) To provide regular and special meetings at which the subject of trees, insofar as it relates to the municipality, may be discussed by members of the Commission, by officers and personnel of the city and its divisions and by others interested in the tree program;
(E) To provide technical advice and assistance to developers, builders, contractors and others in the selection and protection of naturally occurring trees during the development of wooded areas; and
(F) When requested by Council, the Mayor or the Director of Public Service, to consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work.
(Ord. 13-87, passed 3-16-1987)