Columbia Duties and responsibilities ordinance (§ 2-365.11)

The board shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1) Provide guidance to the city council on ordinances related to the management of the urban forest;

(2) Assist in the development, review and revision of an urban forest master plan;

(3) Educate the public on the proper care and management of trees and the importance of the urban forest to the environment;

(4) Act as liaison between the public and city staff on tree-related issues;

(5) Promote the integration of urban forestry in the city organization; and

(6) Advise the city council on any other urban forestry matters referred to the board by the city council.