A Citizens’ Tree
Advisory Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) shall be established
for the purpose of advising the Governing Body related to the matter of trees
within the City of Ottawa (hereinafter referred to as the “City”). The Board shall be composed of five (5)
members, three (3) of whom shall be residents of the City. Two (2) members may reside outside of the
city limits but must be residents of Franklin County. Board members will be appointed based on
willingness to serve and Governing Body evaluation of the expertise an
individual may bring to the Board. The
Public Works Director and the Parks Superintendent shall serve in addition to
the citizen members as ex-officio members in an advisory (i.e. non-voting)
capacity.
(Code 2015)
Members shall be
appointed for a term of three years, with initial appointments being made for
one (1) year (1 position), two (2) years (2 positions) and three (3) years (2
positions) in order to establish a rotation among the membership. Initial appointments shall be effective
immediately. The terms applicable to
these initial appointments shall begin during the second quarter of calendar
year 2000 following re-organization of the Governing Body. In the event of an unplanned vacancy on the
Board, a successor shall be appointed to fill the unexpired term. Members shall receive no compensation for
their services.
(Code 2015)
As soon as possible
after initial appointment, members of the Board shall organize and elect a Chairperson
and a Vice-chairperson. These positions
shall be appointed annually, during the second quarter of each calendar
year. Meetings of the Board should be
conducted as needed, but no less than twice a year. A majority of the members shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose of periodic meetings.
A written record of proceedings and actions of the Board shall be
maintained. The Public Works Director
shall function as Secretary for the Board.
(Code 2015)
The Board shall not
have authority to enter into any contract or to incur obligations binding on
the City.
(Code 2015)
The Board shall be
responsible to propose tree planting and maintenance regulations, programs and
activities to the Governing Body, and to advise the Governing Body concerning
issues related to trees.
(Code 2015)