Go Out on a Limb and Join the Tree Board

In addition to several , the City of Belmont is seeking a member of the community to serve on the newly-created Tree Board, which was established with the adoption of the city's revised tree ordinance.

The Tree Board will meet quarterly and its scope of work includes hearing and ruling on appeals of denied administrative permits (for tree removal), establishing a community forest work plan, recommending public tree care policies, maintaining a list of recommended and undesirable tree species, and promoting public awareness of trees and of the city tree ordinance.

The community member of this board will serve a three-year term.

To apply for the Tree Board, or any other commission position, fill out the application form available at , or pick up an application in person at the city clerk’s office (One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 375), and return it to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2011.

Applicants must live in Belmont.  There is no compensation for this position. 

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 650-595-7413.