§ 6-5. Tree commission.

(a)

Composition; appointment of members. The tree commission shall be composed of at least four (4) individuals appointed by the mayor and council.

(b)

Duties. The tree commission shall:

(1)

Prepare an annual report of the condition of the urban forest;

(2)

Oversee the preparation of the master tree plan described in this chapter;

(3)

Notify the mayor and council of significant events related to the urban forest;

(4)

Recommend as needed, changes in law or other actions the mayor and council may wish to take to protect and promote the urban forest of the town;

(5)

Initiate recommendations to seek available funding to support the town tree program; and

(6)

Perform any other related duties assigned by the mayor and council by ordinance or resolution.

(c)

Preparation of master tree list. The tree commission shall be responsible for producing and maintaining a list of the kinds and species of trees suitable and desirable for planting in the town and the areas and conditions under which such trees should be planted. This list shall be known as the "master tree list."

(d)

Education. The tree commission shall attempt to provide education on tree planting and maintenance, disease control and other measures to ensure the health of the urban forest, without liability, to the residents of the town and make recommendations to the mayor and council on using donations to the town for planting trees.

(Ord. No. 92-4, 5-14-92)

Cross reference— Boards and commissions, § 1-6.