[Ord. 8-20-1968; Ord. #1305, 5-12-1998, amended]
There shall be a Shade Tree Commission of the Township of Bernards.
a.
The Shade Tree Commission shall consist of seven regular members and two alternate members, all of whom shall be residents of the Township appointed by the Mayor, and they shall serve for staggered five-year terms.
b.
The term of each alternate member shall be five years commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment; provided, however, that the initial term of Alternate No. 2 shall be four years and the initial term of Alternate No. 1 shall be five years. Alternate members may participate in discussions of the proceedings but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member.
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Editor's Note: Section 2 of this ordinance set forth the terms for the two new members of the Shade Tree Commission.
[Ord. 8-20-1968; Ord. #1305, 5-12-1998, amended]
The Shade Tree Commission shall have the power and authority for the regulation, planting, care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon or in the highways, parks or parkways within the jurisdiction of the Township of Bernards and shall exercise all powers and rights and be subject to all duties provided in Chapter 325 of the 1915 Laws of New Jersey (N.J.S.A. 40:64-1 et seq.), as amended and supplemented.
[Ord. #1305, 5-12-1998, added]
a.
Public records. The records and minutes of the shade tree commission shall be deemed public records.
b.
Annual report. The Shade Tree Commission shall make, keep and preserve minutes and records of its meetings and activities and shall make an annual report to the Township Committee before the 15th day of January of the succeeding year.
c.
Other reports. Within 10 days after each meeting of the Shade Tree Commission, an exact copy of the minutes thereof shall be filed with the Township clerk.
[Ord. #1305, 5-12-1998, added]
The Township Committee may appropriate funds for the expenses incurred by the Shade Tree Commission. No expense shall be incurred or contract entered into by the Commission unless the funds therefor shall have been previously appropriated to the purpose thereof by the Township Committee, and no obligation shall be incurred for acquisition unless and until the Township Committee shall approve and consent to the same and make the appropriation necessary therefor.
[Ord. #1305, 5-12-1998, added]
The Commission may appoint such clerks and other employees as it may from time to time require and as may be within the limits of funds appropriated to it.