(a) There is hereby created the Cleveland Tree Commission, which shall consist of nineteen members, eighteen of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the confirmation of Council. The remaining member shall be the Commissioner of Park Maintenance and Properties, or his designee.
(b) Other than the Commissioner of Park Maintenance and Properties, the term of the members shall be three years; provided that of the initial appointments, six members shall serve three years, six members shall serve two years, and six members shall serve one year. In the event that a vacancy occurs during the term of any member, the Mayor shall appoint a successor to serve the unexpired portion of that term.
(c) The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(Ord. No. 2044-92. Passed 12-7-92, eff. 12-14-92)
Note: Pursuant to Sections 5, 6, and 7 of Ord. No. 2044-92, any references to Division of Park Maintenance and Commissioner of Park Maintenance shall be amended to read Division of Park Maintenance and Properties and Commissioner of Park Maintenance and Properties, respectively.
(a) The Mayor shall appoint a chairperson. At the first meeting of the Commission, the chairperson shall appoint from the Commission's membership a vice chairperson and secretary.
(b) The Commission shall meet at least once a month at such time and place as it shall decide. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson at the chairperson's discretion. A simple majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any member who is absent from three consecutive duly-called meetings shall be removed from the Commission unless said member files a written appeal with the Commission and a majority thereof votes to retain said member.
(c) The Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations governing its own conduct as are not in conflict with the Charter or these Codified Ordinances.
(d) The Commission shall keep minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Division of Park Maintenance and Properties. All plans, findings, reports and recommendations of the Commission shall be in writing and shall designate thereon the names of the members concurring therein. A member who does not concur in any such plan, finding, report or recommendation may note thereof the reasons for said member's failure to concur.
(Ord. No. 2044-92. Passed 12-7-92, eff. 12-14-92)
Note: Pursuant to Sections 5, 6, and 7 of Ord. No. 2044-92, any references to Division of Park Maintenance and Commissioner of Park Maintenance shall be amended to read Division of Park Maintenance and Properties and Commissioner of Park Maintenance and Properties, repectively.
The Commission shall:
(a) Study, plan and recommend to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Properties any action or program which the Commission deems necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, trimming, planting, removal or disposition of trees, shrubs and planting sites in public rights of way, parks or other public grounds owned and controlled by the City.
(b) Disseminate to the public information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the City.
(c) Promote the programs and policies of the Division of Park Maintenance and Properties relating to trees, shrubs and planting sites and recommend improvements thereto.
(d) Investigate and make findings and recommendations regarding any special matter involving trees, shrubs or planting sites when so requested by Council or the Administration.
(e) Solicit grants or contributions on behalf of the City for use in enhancing the urban forest and educating the public with respect thereto.
(Ord. No. 2044-92. Passed 12-7-92, eff. 12-14-92)
Note: Pursuant to Sections 5, 6, and 7 of Ord. No. 2044-92, any references to Division of Park Maintenance and Commissioner of Park Maintenance shall be amended to read Division of Park Maintenance and Properties and Commissioner of Park Maintenance and Properties, respectively.