Chapter 2.108 TREE BOARD

Chapter 2.108
TREE BOARD

Sections:

2.108.040 Terms of office.

2.108.050 Powers and duties.

2.108.010 Title.

There is created a citizens committee to be called the city tree board. (Ord. 1211 NS § 1, 2000; Ord. 1209 NS § 1, 2000).

The purpose of the board shall be promoting the responsible planting of trees, 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. (Ord. 1211 NS § 2, 2000; Ord. 1209 NS § 2, 2000).

2.108.030 Membership.

The board shall consist of a minimum of three and maximum of five members to be appointed by the mayor with confirmation from the city council members shall serve without pay. The board may consist of any combination of interested citizens including representatives of the city planning commission, the business community, the Colville school district, electrical utilities and neighborhoods. (Ord. 1211 NS § 3, 2000; Ord. 1209 NS § 3, 2000).

2.108.040 Terms of office.

The initial appointment shall be one member to a one-year term, one member to a two-year term, and one member (or three if board consists of five members) to a three-year term. Initial terms shall be determined by lot. Each appointment thereafter shall serve a three-year term. In the event of a vacancy of any position, the mayor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired portion of the term with confirmation by the city council. Members may be removed by the mayor, subject to approval by the city council for inefficiency or neglect of duty. (Ord. 1211 NS § 4, 2000).

2.108.050 Powers and duties.

The city tree board shall have the following powers and duties:

A. To develop a written plan and make recommendations for the care, preservation, planting, removal, enhancement, and disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, public rights-of-way, and other public property;

B. To develop information and procedures to encourage preservation, protection, and enhancement of existing trees and shrubs on public property as well as additional planting of trees and shrubs on public property, and to provide public information to the citizens of Colville to encourage property management and enhancement of trees within the city;

C. To make comments and recommendations regarding plans and/or development proposals, which affect trees or which may include the planting of trees and shrubs on city property, including rights-of-way and parks. The tree board shall provide recommendations and comments to municipal authorities responsible for making final decisions regarding the adoption and/or implementation of such plans or proposals;

D. To perform such other tasks as may from time to time be directed by the mayor and/or city council. (Ord. 1211 NS § 5, 2000; Ord. 1209 NS § 4, 2000).