(A) There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board for the city, which shall consist of five members, citizens and residents of the city, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council.
(2005 Code, § 8-702)
(B) The term of the six persons to be appointed by the Mayor shall be three years; except that, the term of two of the members appointed to the first Board shall be for only one year and the term of two members of the first Board shall be for two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, his or her successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term.
(2005 Code, § 8-703)
(C) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
(2005 Code, § 8-704)
(D) (1) It shall be the responsibility of the Board to study, investigate, counsel and develop and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. Such plan will be presented annually to the City Council and, upon its acceptance and approval, shall constitute the official comprehensive city tree plan for the city. The Board, when requested by the City Council, shall consider, investigate, make finding, report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work.
(2) The Municipal Services Director is the official representative of the Tree Board and as such is responsible for administration of the Community Forestry Program.
(2005 Code, § 8-705)
(E) The Board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.
(2005 Code, § 8-706)