The Lava Hot Springs tree committee shall provide advice to the mayor and city council as to the preservation, protection and management of the community forest of Lava Hot Springs, in accordance with the intent and purpose of this chapter. The committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Information: Assist the city in encouraging landscaping installation and maintenance on private property by providing information on the value of landscaping and the proper planting and care of trees and other vegetation.
B. Recommendation: Recommend policies and procedures to identify, mark, publicize and preserve historic and notable trees on both public and private property.
C. Promotion: Assist the city in promoting appreciation of trees and the community forest through annual Arbor Day observances and other activities.
D. Development: Encourage improvement of the community forest through planning and policy development.
E. Assistance: Assist city departments in every way possible to enhance the community forest in the city.
F. Grants And Donations: Enhance opportunities for obtaining monetary funds for tree purchases, related supplies and community forestry activities through local and federal assistantship grants and donations.
G. Advocate: Serve as an advocate of the city's community forest.
H. Meetings: This committee will meet when needed at least twice annually.
I. Advisors: Advisors may also be called to serve under a nonvoting status.
J. Compensation: Members and advisors of the committee shall serve without compensation.
K. Quorum: A majority of the members shall be present for the transaction of business.
L. Journal: The committee shall keep a journal of its proceedings. The city will provide an assistant to record notes and prepare minutes of each meeting. (Ord. 2015-10, 12-10-2015)