Appointment, terms and vacancies.
73 Pa.C.S. § 7312
in effect(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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