[Ord. 1971-11, 11/16/1971; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986;
and amended by Ord. 2003-2, 06/19/2003, § 1]
The Borough Council hereby creates a Shade Tree Commission,
to be composed of five residents of the Borough, who shall be appointed
by the Borough Council and shall serve without compensation for their
terms of office and with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations
provided for by law. Members of the Shade Tree Commission shall be
appointed to staggered terms of office so that one term expires every
year. On the expiration of the term of any commissioner, a successor
shall be appointed by the Borough Council to serve for a term of five
years. Vacancies in the office of commissioner shall be filled by
Borough Council for the unexpired term.
[Ord. 1971-11, 11/16/1971; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The collection of assessments, the filing of liens, the levying
of taxes and the collection of penalties, whether by the Commission
or on behalf of the Borough, are expressly authorized as provided
for in the law.
[Ord. 1971-11, 11/16/1971; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The Commission is hereby authorized to prescribe such rules
and regulations, and to impose such penalties for the violation of
same, as it may deem necessary and proper, provided that the rules
and regulations are approved by the Borough Council and are not in
conflict with other ordinances of the Borough.
[Ord. 1971-11, 11/16/1971; as revised by Ord. 1-1986, 2/20/1986]
The Shade Tree Commission shall report annually to the Borough
Council on all transactions and expenses for the preceding fiscal
year.
