(a) Appointment. There is hereby created the office of Village Arborist, who shall be appointed by the Mayor of an indefinite term, subject to confirmation by Council.
(b) Scope of Authority. The Village Arborist is hereby given full jurisdiction, authority, control, supervision and direction to enforce and otherwise carry out the provisions of this chapter, to issue permits hereunder and to delegate all or such part of his power and duties, with respect to supervision and control of trees, to his subordinates and assistants in the employ of the village as he may from time to time determine.
(c) Order to preserve or remove. The Village Arborist shall have the authority and it shall be his duty to order the trimming, preservation or removal of trees or plants upon private property when he finds such action necessary to the public safety or to prevent the spread of disease or insects to public trees and places.
(`80 Code, § 1026.03) (Ord. 1028, passed 10-21-68)