It shall be the duty of the City Forester to see that all statutes and ordinances for the planting and protection of trees are strictly enforced; to direct the time and method of trimming all trees in the streets and public places of the city except when this duty is specifically assigned elsewhere and except in public parks under the control of the Quincy Park District, to consult with the City Council and property owners regarding the kind of trees and method of planting deemed desirable on particular streets; and to perform other duties relating to his or her office as may be prescribed from time to time by the Council. The Forester shall possess the powers of a patrol officer or police officer in making arrests and serving process and shall be subject to removal by the Mayor at any time.
(1980 Code, § 10.302)