[Added 2-13-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-2]
There shall hereby be created an Advisory Shade Tree Commission,
which shall be known as the "Advisory Shade Tree Commission of the
Town of Newton." Said Commission shall consist of five residents of
the Town who shall be appointed by the Town Council.
The Advisory Shade Tree Commission shall be responsible for
recommending to the Town Council of the Town of Newton the adoption
of ordinances that pertain to the regulation and control of shade
and ornamental trees.
A.
The initial five members shall be appointed for terms of one, two,
three, four and five years, respectively. Subsequent terms shall be
for five years.
B.
The Commission shall meet on a schedule devised by its members, but
shall not meet less than six times per year.
C.
To constitute a quorum, at least three members must be present at
meetings.
D.
The Commission shall organize within 30 days after the appointment
of its membership for the remainder of the then calendar year. Thereafter,
the Commission shall reorganize annually by the appointment of a Secretary
and the election of one of its members as Chairman.
