The duties and responsibilities of the Tree Commission shall be as follows:
(a) In conjunction with the Village Forester, the Tree Commission shall help establish and implement goals, practices, procedures and philosophies to be followed in the organization, removal, and placement of trees, plants and shrubs of the Village.
(b) The Tree Commission shall solicit suggestions and recommendations from Village residents regarding the operation, equipment, maintenance and development of the tree programs of the Village.
(c) The Tree Commission shall make recommendations to Council regarding the acquisition and placing of new street trees to enhance the tree canopy of the Village.
(d) The Tree Commission shall approve the annual report detailing the activities of the Village Forester and Tree Commission. This report shall be submitted to the Montpelier Village Council each year.
(e) In conjunction with the Village Forester, the Village Manager, and appropriate Department heads, the Tree Commission shall make recommendations concerning changes to the Codified Ordinances concerning Trees and Shrubs to be presented to Village Council for their approval.
(Ord. 2073. Passed 2-11-08.)