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City council approves consolidation of Greenbelt and tree boards into Parks Commission after public concerns
Summary
The Norman City Council voted to reorganize several advisory bodies, increasing some board sizes and folding the Greenbelt and Tree boards into the Parks and Recreation Commission. Public speakers urged clearer transition language and inclusion of existing commissioners.
The Norman City Council on Feb. 25 adopted an ordinance that reorganizes several advisory boards and commissions, including adding duties to the Parks and Recreation Commission and repealing the separate Greenbelt and Tree boards. The ordinance passed on final reading by a 6-2 vote.
City staff said the changes are intended to streamline advisory functions, reduce duplication among commissions and align responsibilities — including tree protection and greenbelt/greenway oversight — under a single Parks and Recreation Commission that will have nine members. The ordinance also increases membership for the Board of Adjustment and the Norman Election Commission from five to seven, shortens terms for the Board of Appeals from four years to three,…
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