The Tree Commission now existing in the municipality shall be continued in full force and effect and shall consist of 4 electors of the municipality who shall be appointed by Council to serve a term of 4 years, except that in the first appointments following the adoption of the Charter the terms shall be staggered so that 1 shall be appointed for 4 years, 1 shall be appointed for 3 years, 1 shall be appointed for two years; 1 shall be appointed for 1 year. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.
The Tree Commission shall be authorized to administer the master street plan for the trees of the municipality as it now exists or may be amended by Council and shall have such powers and duties as shall be given to it by Council.