HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Committee - Charge - Revised JAN 2006TREE COMMITTEE
Members: 7
Appointed by: Board of Selectmen
Length of Term: 3 years, staggered
Appointments made: September 30
Meeting Times: 2nd Thursday of each month
Description: The Tree Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities as may be further specified in
this by-law: development of rules, regulations, tree inventory, manuals and other data, in conjunction with the Tree
Warden, to carry out the purposes and intent of this by-law, for approval and promulgation by the Selectmen; permit
the removal of certain trees on private property upon appeal, by an applicant; public education and coordination with
other Town Committees and civic groups to promote the purposes and intent of this by-law; work in conjunction
with the Tree Warden to seek grants or other assistance concerning the preservation and maintenance of trees in
Town.
Ref.: Lexington Code Chapter 120 §6
Selectmen designated as Special Municipal Employees on January 18, 2006.