§ 8-12-8. Animal shelter advisory committee—Powers and duties.


Latest version.
  • In addition to other duties prescribed by this title, the animal shelter advisory committee shall:

    A.

    Assist the animal shelter staff in the investigation and prosecution, if necessary, of all complaints of cruelty or mistreatment of animals or fowl, and if necessary, take charge of and make proper disposition of the animals or fowl involved in such complaints, when so requested by the director of public service;

    B.

    Advise the director of public service and the animal shelter administrator in matters relating to the efficient and humane operation of the animal shelter;

    C.

    Serve as advocates for the humane treatment of animals and fowl, as set out in this title, while maintaining an awareness of the needs to protect and enhance the total environment of the city.

(Ord. No. 5260, § 1(part), 6-12-2008)