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An ordinance amending Title 2, Section 10.26.010, Section 10.28.010, and Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, Tree Advisory Committee, and Metropolitan Horticulturist.
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WHEREAS, the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission (“Commission”) was established to promote community cleanliness, environmental stewardship, and beautification initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.152 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws establishes the Commission as the entity responsible for promoting public awareness, engagement, and stewardship related to beautification within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, updating Chapters 2.104 and 2.152 is necessary to modernize the Commission’s mission, membership, and responsibilities and clarify its responsibilities as they pertain to the tree advisory committee; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary to update Sections 10.26.010, 10.28.010, and 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to accurately reflect the title of the metropolitan horticulturist; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this ordinance be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 2.104.110 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 2. That Chapter 2.152 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
Chapter 2.152 - METRO BEAUTIFICATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
2.152.010 - Establishment.
There is established a metro beautification and environment commission.
2.152.020 - Membership—Appointment, compensation and term of office.
The commission shall be composed of one member from each councilmanic district, who shall be appointed by the mayor. All members shall serve without compens...
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