§ 53.04 RESPONSIBILITIES OF TREE WARDEN AND TREE COMMISSION.
   (a)   Tree Warden. The position, powers and duties of the Tree Warden are defined in Conn. Gen. Stat., §§ 23-58 through 23-60. Per statute, this person is appointed by the Mayor for a term of two years. The Tree Warden shall control and care for all trees and shrubs in whole or in part on town-owned land. It is the responsibility of the Tree Warden and/or the Director of Public Works or their designee to enforce the regulations of this chapter.
   If the Tree Warden does not possess a current Connecticut arborist license, the town shall be required to contract the services of a licensed arborist to work in a consulting role with the Tree Warden.
   (b)   Tree Commission. The Tree Commission's duties, responsibilities and rights are defined by §§ 33.140 to 33.143 of the Hamden Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 725, passed 3-7-22)