(A) Board created. There is created and established an Urban Forestry Board which shall consist of five members, citizens and residents of this city, who shall be appointed by the Parks Director. The Urban Forester shall serve as an ex officio member in an advisory capacity of the Urban Forestry Board.
(B) Members, terms, and vacancies. The terms of the five members of the Urban Forestry Board to be appointed by the Parks Director shall be three years, except that the term of two of the members appointed to the first Board shall be for only one year and the term of one member of the first Board shall be for two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall after public hearing have authority to remove any member of the Urban Forestry Board for cause, which cause shall be stated in writing and made a part of the record of the hearing.
(C) Compensation. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
(D) Officers, quorum, record keeping. The Board shall choose its own officers and shall keep a journal of its proceedings. Three members shall constitute a quorum.
(E) Duties.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the Board to review and make recommendations on city tree plans developed by the city’s Planning Department and/or the Parks Department.
(2) The Board, when requested by the Board of Commissioners or the city’s Parks Department shall consider, investigate, and make findings, reports, and recommendations upon any special matter or question coming within the scope of its work.
(Ord. 38, passed 1-7-2016)