The City Parks and Recreation Committee will function in addition as the Tree Board. The Tree Board will be noted as the “Tree Board” in this chapter. The additional functions, duties, and authority of the Tree Board is limited by this chapter.
(A) The Tree Board shall draft and recommend necessary amendments to the tree ordinance.
(B) The Tree Board shall create, draft, and recommend the West Haven City Tree Specifications Manual, which will have guidelines for tree selection, planting, maintenance, and removal of trees in the city public areas. The Board will present the manual to the Mayor and City Council, for approval by resolution. The Tree Board will review the Tree Specifications Manual annually.
(C) The Board may assist the city as needed with fundraising, Arbor Day celebrations, and educational programs and materials. The Board may also assist the city with preparing a community forestry plan.
(D) The Board will keep the Council appraised of its activities.
(Prior Code, § 13.16.030) (Ord. 18-2008, passed 11-5-2008)
Cross-reference:
Tree Board duties, membership, regulations, see § 32.01