913.03 POWERS AND DUTIES.

   (a)   The Commission, when requested by City Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question regarding the tree lawn or public trees.

   (b)   To hold regular and special meetings, at which the subject of trees, insofar as it relates to the Municipality, may be discussed by the members of the Commission, officers, personnel, and Council committees of the Municipality and all others interested in the tree program.

   (c)   To educate and inform the public regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits, whether the same be on private or public property.

   (d)   Ro participate in the Tree City USA program, and to ensure the City meets all standards therein , including an Arbor Day observance on an annual basis.

   (e)   To work with the City Administration and the Public Works Department to implement a tree planting program as the budget allows.

   (f)   To adopt rules, regulations, and policy consistent with this chapter and to enforce in a court of law said rules, regulations, and policy.

(Ord. 2023-125. Passed 12-19-23.)