There is hereby created and established a Forestry Advisory Board consisting of seven members, five of whom shall be appointed at-large by the Mayor, with approval of the City Council, based upon their interest or expertise regarding urban forestry. Two members shall be ex-officio appointed to indefinite term by the City Manager or his or her designee from among the departments of the city and shall be non-voting members. The City Council appointments of the Board shall serve for three-year terms ending at the first regular Council meeting of June in the year of expiration. Of the five such individuals initially appointed, one appointment shall expire in 2006, two in 2007, and two in 2008. The members shall serve until their successors have been appointed and qualified. Members of the Forestry Advisory Board may be removed and replaced at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as provided herein. Before entering into the performance of their duties, each member shall take and subscribe to the oath of office as required by law. The members, in their capacity on the Board, shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. 3032, passed 12-16-97; Am. Ord. 3156, passed 4-5-05; Am. Ord. 3163, passed 8-16-05; Am. Ord. 3249, passed 3-18-14)