There is hereby created and established a City Tree Board for the City of Lake Quivira, Kansas, which shall consist of eight members, citizens and residents of this city, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of this council.

(Ord. 179; Ord. 186; Code 2022)

The terms of the eight persons to be appointed by the mayor shall be three years except that the term of the sixth member to be hereafter appointed to the board shall be for a term of two years. In the event that a vacancy shall occur during the term of any member, the successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term.

(Ord. 179; Ord. 186; Code 2022)

Members of the Board shall serve without compensation.

(Ord. 179; Code 2022)

It shall be the responsibility of the Board to study, investigate, counsel and develop and/or update annually, and administer a written plan for the care, including planting, culture, and removal or disposition, of trees and shrubs in parks, streets, alleys and other lands owned or managed by the city. Such plan will be presented annually to the City Council and upon their acceptance and approval, shall constitute the official comprehensive city tree plan for the City of Lake Quivira, Kansas. The board, when requested by the city Council, shall consider, investigate, make findings, report and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope of its work.

(Ord. 179; Code 2022)

The board shall choose its own officers, make its own rules and regulations and keep a journal of its proceedings. A majority of the members shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.

(Ord. 179; Code 2022)