(A) Creation of a Tree Board. There is hereby created a Tree Board for this city, which shall consist of eight members. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor and approved by the governing body.
(B) Term of office. Members shall serve three-year terms, except the first Board which will have two members appointed for one year and three members appointed for two years, and two members appointed for three years. Members may serve successive terms. Vacancies are filled by appointment by the Mayor until the end of the term.
(C) Operation. The Board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations, and keep a record of its proceedings. Copies of the minutes shall be available to the governing body after each Tree Board meeting. Meetings shall be held quarterly, or more often if called by the Chairperson of the Board. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for transaction of business.
(D) Duties and responsibilities. The duties of the Tree Board shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Prepare a tree plan for the community;
(2) Coordinate tree-related activities;
(3) Conduct an Arbor Day ceremony;
(4) Provide tree information to the community;
(5) Maintain a recommended tree list for the community;
(6) Recognize groups and individuals completing tree projects;
(7) Coordinate publicity concerning trees and tree projects;
(8) Coordinate donations of trees or money to purchase trees;
(9) Adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the tree program; and
(10) Perform other tree related duties and opportunities that arise from time to time.
(E) Compensation. Members of the Board shall be compensated $15 per meeting, not to exceed one meeting per month.
(1989 Code, § 14-702) (Ord. 1316, passed 6-14-2011; Ord. 1648, passed 10-12-2021)