§ 7312. Appointment, terms and vacancies.

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(a)Scope.-- This section applies to a shade tree commission established under section 7311(a) (relating to right of establishment).

(b)Composition.-- The board of commissioners shall appoint three or five shade tree commissioners. Each shade tree commissioner must be a resident of the township.

(c)Terms.--

(1)If three shade tree commissioners are appointed:

(i)one initial term shall be for three years;

(ii)one initial term shall be for four years; and

(iii)one initial term shall be for five years.

(2)If five shade tree commissioners are appointed:

(i)one initial term shall be for one year;

(ii)one initial term shall be for two years;

(iii)one initial term shall be for three years;

(iv)one initial term shall be for four years; and

(v)one initial term shall be for five years.

(3)A term for a subsequent appointment shall be for five years.

(4)A vacancy shall be filled by the board of commissioners for the unexpired term.

(d)Compensation.-- Shade tree commissioners shall serve without compensation.

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