The powers and duties of the City Forester include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. To have the authority and primary responsibility to implement the procedures of this chapter and supervise the general care of all trees and shrubs.
2. To have charge, custody and control of all trees and shrubs growing now and hereafter in any park, street or public property in the City and the power to supervise, plant, remove, care for and otherwise maintain such trees and shrubs to insure public safety and preserve the symmetry of public places.
3. To organize, direct and regulate the planting, maintenance, care and removal of any and all trees. The City Forester is authorized to direct the removal of any tree or shrub, or portion thereof, whether diseased, dead or healthy, if such tree is located on private property and is declared a nuisance or hazard.
4. To prepare specifications, requirements, guidelines and policies pertaining to the planting, maintenance, care and removal of any and all trees and shrubs covered by this chapter which documents shall be known as the Coralville Tree and Shrub Care Guidelines.
5. To issue such permits as are required under this chapter, affix reasonable conditions to the granting of a permit in accordance with the terms of this chapter, and supervise or inspect all work done under such permit.