Prior to the adoption of Ord. 2003-11 on 03/19/2003, Section 2.82.010 read as follows.

A. There shall be a municipal tree board consisting of seven (7) members and (2) alternates, each of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. All municipal tree board members shall be appointed to serve for a term of four (4) years, providing, however that the first term of the board members shall be as follows:

Four (4) members, as determined by the Mayor, shall serve terms of four (4) years and three (3) members, as determined by the Mayor, shall serve terms of two (2) years.

Each member of the municipal tree board shall serve until the expiration of the term for which he is appointed and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy occuring during the term of any member of the municipal tree board by reason of death, resignation, removal or disqualification shall be promptly filled by the Mayor and City Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Any member may be removed for cause by the City Council upon written charges after a public hearing, if such hearing is requested.

B. The municipal tree board shall, by majority vote, select a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary, each of who shall serve for a period of one year.

C. The municipal tree board shall meet at such times and places as may be necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities.

D. The municipal tree board shall advise the Mayor and City Council on all policies and ordinances of the urban forestry program.