Tree Advisory

(1) Duties. The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Director and shall:

(a) Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities;
(b) Review, update, and recommend a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on city property;
(c) Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees;
(d) Review city department concerns relating to tree care;
(e) Submit an annual report of its activities to the Director, who shall submit the report to the Mayor;
(f) Assist with the annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation;
(g) Recommend a list of tree species for planting on city property, with a particular list of tree species for planting in the park strips, and a list of prohibited species; and,
(h) Other duties that may be assigned by the Director.

(2) Membership. The Board shall consist of seven members approved by Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Members of the Board are volunteers and will serve without compensation.

(3) Term of office. Board members shall be appointed for three-year staggered terms. If a vacancy occurs during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed.

(4) Officers. The Board shall annually select one of its members to serve as chair, may appoint a second member to serve as vice-chair, and may appoint a third member to serve as secretary.

(5) Meetings. The Board shall meet a minimum of four times each year. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Board chair may schedule additional meetings as needed. The Board is not a public body for purposes of the Utah Open Meetings Act.

(6) Council liaison. The City Council may select one of its own members to attend and participate in Board meetings as a Board liaison to the Council, but who is not a member of the Board.