(A) Purposes and objectives. The primary purposes and objectives of the Tree Commission shall include the following:
(1) To study the problems and determine the needs of the village relative to a municipal tree care and tree planting program, and to make such recommendations from time to time to the Village Council as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and activities of the municipality;
(2) To establish the recommended species and varieties of trees to be planted in the treelawns or parks;
(3) To disseminate news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits, whether the same be on private or public property;
(4) To hold regular and special meetings at which the subject of trees insofar as it relates to the municipality may be discussed by the members of the Commission, officers and personnel of the municipality and its several divisions, and all others interested in the tree program;
(5) The Commission, when requested by Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work;
(6) The Commission shall have the power to contract with persons, agents or companies performing tree related services; and
(7) The Commission shall submit an annual report to the Village Council.
(B) Membership and terms.
(1) The Commission shall consist of five members all of whom shall be residents of the village. In addition, the Chairperson of the Street Committee shall act as a non-voting, advisory member of the Commission.
(2) All members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Village Council.
(3) The Chairperson shall preside over all meetings of the Commission and act as parliamentarian. The Vice Chairperson shall assume the duties of the Chairperson in his or her absence.
(4) Appointments to the Commission shall be for three-year terms, provided that the term of two of the members appointed to the first Commission shall be for two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the terms of any members, his or her successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of said term.
(C) Meetings and procedures. The Commission shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations and keep a journal of its proceedings. A simple majority of the members shall be quorum for the transaction of business. All plans, findings, reports and recommendations made by the Commission shall be in writing and designate by name those members of the Commission, approving or concurring therein, and members who do not so approve or concur therein shall have the right, as a part of such report, to state their reasons for refusing to approve or concur.
(Ord. 1108-95, passed 5-15-1995)