The board shall have the following responsibilities:
A. Recommend to the mayor such rules and regulations for the conduct of the board as the members shall deem advisable; provided, however, that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with this chapter or other city, state or federal law and shall be subject to alteration and approval by the mayor and municipal council;
B. Assist the city forester in developing a comprehensive plan for the city's urban forest and recommend the adoption of all rules, regulations and ordinances which it shall from time to time deem in the public interest and most likely to enhance and beautify the urban forest, and for the purposes of carrying out this chapter;
C. Promulgate arboricultural regulations, not inconsistent with this chapter. Within one year of the effective date of this chapter recommend adopting of regulations concerning the planting, maintenance and removal of trees on city property. The board may also recommend regulations setting forth the requirements for licensing arborists;
D. Recommend to the mayor matters of policy regarding the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and other vegetation on city property and city approved developments;
E. Recommend to the mayor policies for the review and approval of capital projects where trees or other vegetation will be planted or removed on city property;
F. Recommend to the mayor policies for the review and approval of projects on private property where open space and/or landscaping is required as a condition for the development, and recommend policies for the enforcement of approved plans;
G. Assist the city forester in encouraging landscaping installation and maintenance on private property by providing information on the value of landscaping and on the proper planting and care of trees and other vegetation, by conducting educational campaigns to inform residents of the requirements of city ordinances relating to landscaping, and by promoting private involvement in beautification projects;
H. Identify landscaping projects that will enhance the urban forest and advocate incorporation of the projects into the capital planning process;
I. Recommend policies and procedures to identify, mark, publicize and preserve historic and notable trees on both public and private property;
J. Assist the city forester in promoting appreciation of trees and the urban forest through annual Arbor Day observances and other activities;
K. Encourage and solicit donations from the public for tree planting and maintenance. Review those portions of the city budget allocated for the planning and care of trees and other vegetation, and make recommendations to the mayor and municipal council;
L. Encourage improvement of the urban forest through planning and policy development;
M. Assist and provide guidance to city departments in every way possible to enhance the urban forest in the city;
N. Hear appeals of the decisions of the city forester and offer recommendations to the mayor for resolution of such matters. (Ord. 88-7 § 1, 1988: prior code § 15-4-4)