There shall be seven members of the tree board who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the city council. Members of the tree board shall be selected from residents living within the incorporated city limits of Auburn. Exception to this rule may be made, at the discretion of the mayor and the city council, in instances where an appointee brings a special interest or talent to the board. (Ord. 6649 § 7, 2017; Ord. 5999 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5875 § 1, 2004; Ord. 5836 § 1, 2004.)