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For law of the commonwealth as to shade trees generally, see
G.L., C. 87 § 1 et seq.
[12-12-67]
A tree commission is hereby established and shall consist of
eight members, who shall be residents of the City. The Mayor shall
appoint the members of the commission, one member of which shall be
designated by the Mayor as Chairman. Their terms shall be three years
in length, and so arranged that the terms of at least two members
shall expire each year on the first day of January. Such members shall
serve without compensation.
The tree commission shall meet as frequently and at such times
and places in the City, as may be necessary for the proper exercise
of its powers and duties.
The tree commission shall have general supervision of all ornamental
and shade tree planting on lands owned by the City, and on land adjacent
to public ways in the City, and also to study, investigate and authorize
the setting out, care, maintenance, preservation and removal of ornamental
and shade trees, shrubs and plants, except the planting, woodcutting
and reforestation on the watersheds owned by the City.
The tree commission shall keep a detailed record of its acts
and proceedings and shall make an annual report to the Mayor in connection
with such record.
