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Sec. 42-154. Establishment of a tree advisory committee.

The purposes of the tree advisory committee shall be promoting the responsible planting of trees on public and private property, public education about trees, promotion of proper maintenance of trees, advocating trees within the city, and developing innovative and joint funding for projects from a variety of sources.

(1) The committee shall consist of a total of seven members, with all members being residents of the city, and shall be appointed by the mayor.

(2) Terms of membership shall be for a period of four years. However, three of the initial membership terms shall be for a period of two years so as to provide for staggered membership terms. Should a member be unwilling or unable to serve the full membership term, the vacancy shall be filled, for the unexpired term, by the mayor.

(3) Staff support to the committee shall be appointed by the mayor from employees of the department of planning, department of public works and/or the department of parks and recreation.

(4) Members of the committee shall serve without compensation.

(5) The committee shall hold regular meetings and may call special meetings if necessary to carry out its duties.

(6) The committee shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations and keep a journal of its proceedings and file them with the city clerk.

(7) It shall be the responsibility of the committee to study, investigate, consult, develop and update annually, a written recommendation for the care, preservation, pruning, planting or removal of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets, and in other public areas. Such recommendation will be presented annually to the mayor and city council.

(8) The committee will investigate available grants, loans or contributions from other governmental agencies, public or private corporations or individuals to support their recommendations.

(9) The committee will encourage and foster the planting of trees and other vegetation for the beautification of the city; and disseminate information to the public concerning selection and care of trees.

(Ord. No. 4120, § 4, 10-9-07; Ord. No. 4128, § 4, 10-23-07)

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