HomeMy WebLinkAbout5999ORDINANCE NO. 5 9 9 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 2.43.020
OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, RELATING TO
MEMBERSHIP FOR THE URBAN TREE BOARD
WHEREAS, the Urban Tree Board was established as an advisory element to
the Mayor and City Council in matters of trees and tree care with direction given to
educate and advise both citizens and staff; and
WHEREAS, the Urban Tree Board members are anxious to provide diversity in
their decisions; and
WHEREAS, the Board members feel that additional members will ensure that a
quorum is always present for business meetings;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 2.43.020, of the Auburn City Code, relating to
membership on the Urban Tree Board is hereby amended as follows:
2.43.020. Membership.
There shall be #'~e seven (~ 7) members of the Tree Board who shall be
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, and who shall serve
at the pleasure of the City Council. T"~ ~~ ~,"~r~ ~"~" "^ r°°;,~°^+~ .,f +ho ~,+„
Members of the tree board shall be selected from residents livinq within the
incorporated city limits of Auburn. Exception to this rule mav be made, at the
discretion of the Mavor and the City Council in instances where an appointee
brinqs a special interest or talent to the board.
From and after Februarv 21, 2006 when anv member of the Board has
three unexcused absences in succession, or misses more than 25% of the
reqular meetinqs of the board durinq anv calendar vear, the Mavor of the Citv
shall have the authoritv to dismiss the member from the board without statinq any
cause for the dismissal except as otherwise provided bv law.
Ordinance No. 5999
February 1, 2006
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Section 2. General Severability.
That if any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstances is held to be invalid, the remainder of such code, ordinance or regulation
or the application thereof to other person or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 3. Implementation.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as
may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication of
the Ordinance Summary.
INTRODUCED: FEB ~ 1 2006
PASSED: FEB ,~ .~ ZLl"~~
APPR
ETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Da ' Ile E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP VE TO F
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PUBLISHED: m2 -zf~- ~-'-~r~"~~
Ordinance No. 5999
February 1, 2006
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