(a) Duties; Authority.
(1) The Euclid Shade Tree Commission shall recommend tree plantings, methods to increase tree canopy, and advise on tree maintenance, tree maintenance plans, and green infrastructure. The Shade Tree Commission shall promote public interest in the reforestation and beautification of private and commercial properties within the City of Euclid.
(2) The Commission shall be authorized to propose new ordinances and make recommendations for amendments to the Codified Ordinances of the City that may, directly or indirectly, have an impact on the Commission's purposes.
(3) The Commission shall have the power to promote public awareness of the importance of a healthy tree canopy to the community, including the authority to plan and implement an annual Arbor Day celebration.
(4) The Commission may assist and recommend to Council applications for grants and financial assistance from outside sources.
(b) Membership; Terms of Office; Vacancies.
(1) The Euclid Shade Tree Commission shall consist of eight members. Seven of the members shall be appointed by the Mayor. The eighth member shall be a Council Member elected by Council. Each member of the Commission shall be a resident of the City and shall forfeit their appointment upon relocating outside of the City. Four of the appointed members shall be appointed initially for a term of two years and three of the appointed members shall be appointed initially for a term of three years. The member elected by Council shall serve a term of two years. All initial terms shall begin at their dates of appointment. All subsequent terms shall be for a period of four years.
(2) The Director of Service or their designee is expected to attend the meetings of the Commission in order to assist the Commission and provide it with information.
(3) In the event a vacancy is created in the Commission other than by expiration of a term, the unexpired term shall be filled by a new member appointed by the Mayor.
(c) Meetings. A schedule of regular meetings shall be determined by the Commission. All meetings shall be open to the public, which shall have the right to address the Commission.
(Ord. 54-1995. Passed 3-20-95; Ord. 215-2001. Passed 12-3-01; Ord. 22-2007. Passed 2-5-07; Ord. 99-2022. Passed 9-6-22.)