§ 26.0502 — Composition of the Community Forest Advisory Board

§26.0502 Composition of the Community Forest Advisory Board

The Community Forest Advisory Board shall consist of thirteen members who shall serve without compensation. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Mayor shall appoint nine members, one each from nominations submitted by each Councilmember to represent their district. Additionally, the Mayor shall appoint four members who shall be any of the following: a licensed landscape architect; a certified arborist; urban forester; a representative of the horticulturist/nursery industry; a representative from a non-profit organization involved with forestry as demonstrated in the organization’s articles of incorporation, or a governmental agency involved with forestry; or an artist. Members shall serve three-year terms and each member shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed. The members shall be appointed such that the terms of not more than five members shall expire in any year. The expiration date of all terms shall be December 31. On or after February 15 of each year, the Board shall select a Chair from among its members. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place becomes vacant. The Board shall adopt rules and procedures consistent with the law for the conduct of its responsibilities.

(Retitled from “Tree Advisory Board Established” to “Community Forest Advisory Board Established” and amended 11-12-2002 by O-19119 N.S.) (Amended 7-5-2012 by O-20178 N.S.; effective 8-4-2012.) (Retitled from “Community Forest Advisory Board Established” to “Composition of the Community Forest Advisory Board” and amended 9-17-2024 by O-21863 N.S.; effective 10-17-2024.)