1023.03 POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

   (a)   The Shade Tree Commission shall have the authority to study, investigate, review, and make recommendations in regard to any grant applications and requests referred to it by the City Coordinator of Natural Resources, and to review and make recommendations in order to ensure that the City maintains its certifications and designations, such as a Tree City U.S.A.

   (b)   The Commission shall act as the appellate board for any decision pursuant to Section 606.28 of the Codified Ordinances.

   (c)   The Commission shall act as the appellate board for any decision of the Director of Public Service, City Coordinator of Natural Resources, or other City official or board or commission as set out in Chapters 1024 and 1025 of the Codified Ordinances.

   (d)   The Shade Tree Commission shall assist the City Coordinator of Natural Resources when requested in regard to planning community activities such as the Arbor Day Celebration and other special events.

   (e)   In all other respects, the Commission shall have only such other duties and authority as specifically conferred upon it in the Codified Ordinances or by Council.

(Ord. 2013-223. Passed 1-6-14.)