There is hereby created in and for the borough a Shade Tree Advisory
Committee to be known as the Shade Tree Advisory Committee of the Borough
of Old Tappan.
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee shall make recommendations
to the Mayor and Council for the regulation, control, planting, care and preservation
of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery along the right-of-way of all
streets and highways within the borough and upon all parks and public places,
except federal, state, or county parks.
[Amended 11-27-2000 by Ord.
No. 735-00]
A. The Shade Tree Advisory Committee shall consist of five
members who shall be residents or full-time employees of the borough, one
of whom may be a member of the Planning Board. The members of the Advisory
Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Council for
five-year terms to serve without salary on a staggered basis.
B. Any vacancy occurring for any reason shall be filled
for the unexpired term by appointment of the Mayor.
C. The Shade Tree Advisory Committee shall organize annually
and from its members elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary.