[Amended 4-27-1988 by Ord. No. 5034]
A Shade Tree Commission shall be created, composed of five local
residents. The Commission shall have exclusive custody and control
of the shade trees in the City of Altoona.
The members of the said Shade Tree Commission shall be appointed
by the Mayor of the City of Altoona, one for a term of three years,
one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years. On
the expiration of the term of any Commissioner, a successor shall
be appointed by the Mayor for a term of five years. Vacancies in the
office of Commissioner shall be filled by the Mayor for the unexpired
term.
[Amended 6-12-2013 by Ord. No. 5639]
The City Planning Director and the City Manager shall be ex
officio members of the Commission.
The duties of the Shade Tree Commission shall be as follows:
A. To study the problems and determine the needs of the City of Altoona
in connection with its tree planting program.
B. To recommend to the proper authority the type and kind of trees to
be planted upon such City streets or parts of City streets or in parks
as is designated.
C. To assist the properly constituted officials of the City of Altoona
as well as the citizens of the City in the dissemination of news and
information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees
within the City limits, whether the same be on private or public property,
and to make such recommendations from time to time to the Council
as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and activities
for the City.
D. To provide regular and special meetings at which the subject of trees
insofar as it relates to the City may be discussed by the members
of the Commission, officers of the City and all others interested
in the tree program.