There is created a Tree Commission within each Class 2 municipality, to consist of the same number of members as the number of members of the city council each member to be appointed by the city council of the Class 2 municipality.
The city council of the Class 2 municipality shall make the appointments to the commission within a reasonable time after May 5, 2015. Each member of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. Members serving on the commission on May 5, 2015, shall be eligible for appointment by the city council of the Class 2 municipality. Commissioners shall serve until a successor takes office, and any vacancies shall be filled by appointment.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 72 - Tree Commission in Class 2 Municipality.
Section 11-72-1 - Short Title; Legislative Findings.
Section 11-72-2 - Creation; Composition.
Section 11-72-3 - Compensation; Officers.
Section 11-72-5 - Ownership and Maintenance of Trees.
Section 11-72-6 - Departmental Cooperation.
Section 11-72-7 - Duties of the Commission.
Section 11-72-8 - Powers of the Commission; Recordkeeping.
Section 11-72-9 - Application and Permission to Cut, Remove, Trim, etc.; Emergency Exceptions