The Shade Tree Advisory Committee shall organize annually, adopt
bylaws for the conduct of its affairs and select its Chairman and
other officers in accordance with such bylaws.
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee shall perform the following
functions:
A. Advise the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment on all applications
for site plan and subdivision applications as such applications may
have an effect upon or need for shade trees within existing or proposed
public or private rights-of-way.
B. Recommend to the Township Council programs of shade tree improvement,
planting and replacement along public rights-of-way within the Township.
C. Recommend to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment standards,
types and planting specifications for shade trees required in accordance
with subdivision and site plan review.
D. Advise the Township Council of shade tree concerns on public property
and along public rights-of-way.
In performing its functions, the Shade Tree Advisory Committee
may receive grants-in-aid, gifts and donations and may hire experts
to the extent that this may be provided by the Township budget.