An administrative committee called the "Street Tree Commission" is hereby established. This five member commission shall consist of four citizen members and the Safety-Service Director who shall serve as chairman and represent the City.
(a) Term of Office. The four members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term as hereinafter provided or until their successors are appointed. The first two members shall be appointed for a term of one year and the second two members shall be appointed for a term of two years respectively.
(b) Authority of the Street Tree Commission. The Commission shall have the authority to elect a secretary, establish sub-committees, and adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this chapter. Such regulations for the planting, care, pruning and removal of trees shall not only be aimed at the elimination of economic waste by reason of damage to public property and/or the property of others in the interest of public health, safety and welfare but also for the aesthetic appearance of streets, avenues, highways, parks and other public areas in the City.
(Ord. 32-94. Passed 5-16-94.)