3.190 Municipal Tree Commission.

(1) Creation. There is hereby created a Municipal Tree Commission which shall have the powers provided under Wis. Stat. § 27.09. The Commission shall consist of five members: one member of the Manitowoc Common Council, and four residents of the City to be appointed to a two-year term pursuant to MMC 3.270. No salary or compensation shall be paid to members of the Municipal Tree Commission.

(2) Duties. It shall be the duty of the Municipal Tree Commission to formulate plans and policies pertaining to forestry. This includes protection, management, and development of trees within the City including trees located on streets in parks under the jurisdiction of the Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department.

[Ord. 16-430 § 10, 2016. Prior code § 3.19]