A. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Hailey tree committee shall have the power to make whatever rules are necessary for the execution of its duties as set forth in this chapter. Rules of procedure and bylaws adopted by the committee shall be available for public inspection. The committee shall meet a minimum of four (4) times a year.
B. The Hailey tree committee shall perform any and all of its obligations under title 12, chapter 12.20 of this code.
C. The Hailey tree committee shall draft and recommend necessary amendments to title 12, chapter 12.20 of this code. The committee shall also create, draft and recommend a city of Hailey urban forestry plan ("forestry plan") to the city council. The forestry plan shall contain provisions for notice to adjacent property owners, who will be granted a right to comment on the planting, removal and maintenance of public trees. Should the forestry plan be accepted and codified by the council, the committee shall draft and recommend necessary amendments to those documents. The forestry plan shall be reviewed on a five (5) year basis.
D. The Hailey tree committee shall create, draft and recommend policy and implementation of policy concerning selection, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs and other plants in the city.
E. The Hailey tree committee shall recommend the allocation of funds for the implementation of title 12, chapter 12.20 of this code, for the establishment of educational and informational programs, and for the development of policies and procedures regarding the city duties.
F. The committee shall establish criteria for licensing to contractors and others for the removal and maintenance of public trees within the city of Hailey.
G. The committee shall keep the city of Hailey apprised of its activities. (Ord. 1013 § 1, 2008)