There is created the city forestry advisory board, referred to in this chapter as the "board". The board shall consist of five (5) voting members to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the municipal council in the following manner:
A. The members of the board shall be residents of the city. The mayor shall designate one to serve a term of one year, two (2) to serve for a term of two (2) years, and two (2) to serve for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter as terms expire or occur by resignation, all appointments shall be for terms of three (3) years. Voting members shall serve for no more than two (2) consecutive terms on the board.
B. The directors of public works, parks and recreation light and power, and the planning director shall serve as advisory members of the board. The mayor may also appoint other advisory pro tem members as needed for specific problems.
C. The city forester shall serve as staff for the board. Clerical staff as needed shall be provided by the city administration.
D. Members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services.
E. Vacancies occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled by the mayor with the advice and consent of the municipal council for the unexpired term.
F. The board shall hold regular meetings at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or by a majority of the voting members of the board at any time or by the mayor at any time on five (5) days' notice to all members and the city forester.
G. Three (3) voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
H. The board shall adopt a system of rules and procedure under which its meetings are to be held subject to approval of the municipal council. Each year at its first regular meeting after January 1, the board shall select one of its members as chairperson.
I. All actions taken by the board shall constitute recommendations to the mayor. Such recommendations shall be included in and supported by minutes of the board and shall be submitted to the mayor promptly after each meeting. (Ord. 88-7 § 1, 1988: prior code § 15-4-3)