Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 53852. Composition of commission

The commission shall be composed of five residents of the incorporated town, who shall be appointed by the council, and shall serve without compensation.  Whenever a shade tree commission is established by any incorporated town, the council shall appoint one member for a term of three years, two for terms of four years, and two for terms of five years.  On the expiration of the term of any commissioner, a successor shall be appointed by the council to serve for a term of five years.  Vacancies in the office of commissioner shall be filled by the council for the unexpired term. Three members of a commission shall constitute a quorum.