CHAPTER 171
Shade Tree Commission

171.01   Establishment.

171.02   Term.

171.03   Compensation.

171.04   Duties.

171.05   Procedures.

CROSS REFERENCES

Power to regulate shade trees and shrubbery - see Ohio R.C. 715.20

Assessment for tree planting and maintenance - see Ohio R.C. 727.011

Injury or destruction - see GEN. OFF. 541.06

171.01 ESTABLISHMENT.

   There shall be created a commission to be known and designated as the Shade Tree Commission, composed of five citizens, all of whom shall be residents of the City. All of the members shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of Council.

(Ord. 1989-14. Passed 6-26-89.)

171.02 TERM.

   The term of the five persons of the Shade Tree Commission to be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council shall be three years, except the term of the members appointed to the first Commission shall be as follows: two members for three years, two members for two years and one member for one year. In the event that a vacancy occurs during the term of any member, his/her successor shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of Council for the unexpired portion of such term.

(Ord. 1989-14. Passed 6-26-89.)

171.03 COMPENSATION.

   Members of the Shade Tree Commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any and all necessary expenditures in carrying out the function of the Commission.

(Ord. 1989-14. Passed 6-26-89.)