§ 154.03 TREE DEPARTMENT.

   (A)   General. The city’s Tree Department shall serve as advisor to the City Council for all matters relating to tree planting, community forestry planning and the general care and maintenance of trees and shrubs within city limits.

   (B)   Duties. The Department shall:

      (1)   Work with concerned citizens, people employed in horticulture and city staff to assist in the development of tree program policies;

      (2)   Manage community forestry events;

      (3)   Assist in the implementation of work plans, city tree inventories and tree plantings;

      (4)   Serve as a citizens’ representative to city government; and

      (5)   Advocate for trees to obtain public support for the program.

   (C)   Members. The Tree Department, appointed by the Mayor, shall consist of the Public Works Superintendent and the Parks Foreperson.

(Prior Code, § 7-4-3)