(a) There is hereby established a Tree Commission in and for the City which shall consist of seven members who are either citizens of the City or who may be employed in the City. Five members shall be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by a majority of the members of Council as provided for in the Charter, one member shall be a member of Council appointed by Council, and one member shall be the Director of Public Service or his or her designee. The purpose of the Tree Commission is to assist City officials and City Council with the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the urban forest in the City of Parma. Two members shall be experienced in landscaping or have extensive knowledge of shade trees. The term of the five appointed members shall be for three years, expiring January 1. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment for the unexpired term.
(b) In order to stagger expiration dates, the initial Commission members' terms shall be as follows:
(1) One member shall serve for a term of one year, two members shall serve for a term of two years, and two members shall serve for a term of three years, expiring January 1 of each year.
(2) The Council representative's term shall terminate upon expiration of his or her term in office.
(c) The City will appoint a secretary who shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission.
(Ord. 340-98. Passed 2-15-99.)