73 Pa.C.S. § 7312 – Appointment, terms and vacancies

(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. (1) If three shade tree commissioners are appointed:
  1. (i) one initial term shall be for three years;
  2. (ii) one initial term shall be for four years; and
  3. (iii) one initial term shall be for five years.
2. (2) If five shade tree commissioners are appointed:
  1. (i) one initial term shall be for one year;
  2. (ii) one initial term shall be for two years;
  3. (iii) one initial term shall be for three years;
  4. (iv) one initial term shall be for four years; and
  5. (v) one initial term shall be for five years.
3. (3) A term for a subsequent appointment shall be for five years.
4. (4) A vacancy shall be filled by the board of commissioners for the unexpired term.
(d) Compensation.— Shade tree commissioners shall serve without compensation.