§ 45-30. Duties of tree commission.

The tree commission shall perform the following duties:

(1)

Within a reasonable time after its appointment, the tree commission shall meet and adopt rules of procedure for regular and special meetings to fulfill the duties imposed upon it by this article.

(2)

It shall advise the director on any matter pertaining to the tree ordinance and its enforcement.

(3)

The topics upon which this advice may be given shall include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

(a)

Amendments to the Norfolk Tree Ordinance, or revisions to the street tree management plan;

(b)

Policies concerning selection, planting, maintenance, removal of trees and other vegetation within the city;

(c)

Establishment of educational, environmental and information programs;

(d)

Establishment and administration of volunteer programs; and

(e)

Recommend to the council any legislation, plans, policies and programs complementary to the intent and purpose of the city's municipal tree policy;

(f)

Assist with public relations and education programs to increase public understanding of urban forestry issues, including programs developed by the department of recreation, parks, open spaces;

(g)

Work with interested private organizations to raise money for projects involving city-owned trees and programs developed by the department recreation, parks, open spaces;

(h)

Prepare and submit an annual report to the council and make presentations on an annual basis and as requested by the council;

(i)

The tree commission is responsible for implementation of the Celebrate Trees program.

(Ord. No. 41,728, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 44,060, §§ 1, 3, 12-7-10)

(Ord. No. 41,728, § 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 44,060, §§ 1, 3, 12-7-10)