Chapter 2.87
FORESTRY COMMISSION

Sections:

2.87.010    Title.

2.87.020    Purpose.

2.87.030    Membership.

2.87.040    Terms of office.

2.87.050    Responsibilities.

2.87.010 Title.

There is created a citizens committee to be called the city forestry commission. (Ord. 1611 § 1, 1993)

2.87.020 Purpose.

The purposes of the commission 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. (Ord. 1611 § 2, 1993)

2.87.030 Membership.

The city forestry commission shall be composed of seven voting members, at least four of which shall be residents of the city of Sumner. The director of public works and the community development director, or their designees, shall serve as two additional nonvoting ex officio members of the commission. Members shall serve without pay and shall be appointed by the mayor with confirmation from the city council. Members shall show an interest in accomplishing the purposes of the commission. Membership should include people with expertise in arboriculture, local business persons, utility representatives, and residents. (Ord. 1611 § 3, 1993)

2.87.040 Terms of office.

The initial appointment shall be three members to one-year terms, two members to two-year terms, and two members to three-year terms. 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. 1611 § 4, 1993)

2.87.050 Responsibilities.

The city forestry commission shall be responsible for developing and implementing an urban forestry strategy to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. (Ord. 1611 § 5, 1993)