(A) There is hereby created and established an advisory board to be known as the City Tree Board of the City of Vermillion. There shall be 5 members of the City Tree Board in which Board members are citizens and residents of Vermillion. They shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Parks and Recreations Director shall recommend 1 member to the Board from staff; the Street Superintendent shall recommend 1 member to the Board from staff; 1 member shall be currently serving on the City Council; and 2 members shall be selected by the governing body from the residents of the city.
(B) The term of the 5 persons to be appointed shall be 2 years except the terms of those representing the City Council and city employed staff shall expire at the expiration of their terms of office or employment. 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.
(C) Members of the City Tree Board shall serve without compensation.
(D) Subject to the control of the governing body of the city.
(E) The City Tree Board shall choose its own officers and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transactions of business. Its purpose shall be to review, from time to time, conditions relating to tree and plant growth in the city and to recommend procedures and policies calculated to maintain and improve a healthy forestation program for the city.
(1975 Code, § 23.5-3) (Ord. 846, passed 11-19-1984; Am. Ord. 1313, passed 5-5-2014)