(A) Term of office. The term of the five persons to be appointed by the Mayor 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 two members of the first Board shall be for two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, his or her successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term.
(2005 Code, § 151.003)
(B) Compensation. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.
(2005 Code, § 151.004)
(C) Duties and responsibilities. It shall be the responsibility of the Board to study, investigate, counsel, and develop and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal, or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. Such plan will be presented annually to the Village Council and upon its acceptance and approval, shall constitute the official comprehensive village tree plan for the village. The Board, when requested by the Village Council, shall consider, investigate, make finding, report, and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work.
(2005 Code, § 151.005)
(D) Operations. The Board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations, and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.
(2005 Code, § 151.006)
(Ord. 2-83, passed 4-11-1983)