(A) There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board which may consist of five members, citizens and residents of this city, who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
(B) The terms of the five persons to be appointed by the Mayor shall be three years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, his/her successor shall be appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval for the unexpired portion of the term.
(C) Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
(D) It shall be the responsibility of the Board to work in cooperation with a City Arborist to coordinate the comprehensive Tree Plan for the city as presented and updated annually. The Board when requested by the City Council shall consider, investigate, make finding, report and recommend upon any special matter of questions coming within the scope of its work.
(E) The Board shall choose its own officers, make its own bylaws and keep a record of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.
(Ord. 001-97, passed 8-11-97)