[1]
Editor's Note: For statutory authority to establish a
shade tree commission and its statutory powers, see N.J.S.A. 40:64-1
et seq., as amended.
[Ord. No. 5-8-1928, § 1]
The Shade Tree Commission as heretofore established is hereby
continued.
[Ord. No. 5-8-1928, § 1]
The Commission shall consist of 5 members appointed by the Mayor
and who shall serve without compensation.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:64-2 provides that the term
of each appointee shall be 5 years.
[Ord. No. 5-8-1928, § 2]
The Commission shall have the power of regulation, planting,
care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon
and in the streets, highways, parks and parkways in the Borough in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 et seq.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 provides that jurisdiction
of trees and shrubbery on state highways and county roads is retained
respectively by the state department of transportation and by the
county shade tree commission, if one has been created, unless the
Borough has received assents by these agencies as to release of jurisdiction
regarding trees and shrubbery.
