§ 31.41. Animal Control Commission.

A.

There is established an Animal Control Commission which shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by City Council. Said Commission shall include at least one member from Customer Service, one member who is a licensed veterinarian, and three members shall represent the public at large.

B.

The first appointments to the Animal Control Commission shall be for two one-year terms, two two-year terms and one three-year term. Thereafter all appointments shall be for three-year terms, except that vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term.

C.

Members shall serve without compensation from the city, or from any trust, donation, or legacy to the city, for their services as such members, but this limitation shall not preclude a member or his firm from receiving compensation from the City under contract or otherwise for services rendered outside his duties as a commissioner.

D.

The Animal Control Commission shall organize and elect a chair annually and adopt such administrative procedures as are necessary to accomplish the purposes mentioned in subsection (F) of this section. City officers and the staff of City departments may consult and advise with the Commission from time to time on matters coming within the scope of this section and the Commission may likewise consult and advise with such officers.

E.

As soon as practicable after initial membership appointment, the Commission shall meet and organize. Thereafter the Commission shall meet at least six times annually. The Commission shall have the power to adopt bylaws, consistent with the provisions hereof, governing the conduct of its business and to establish standards as deemed necessary. At all times the Commission shall conform to § 31.05 of the code.

F.

It shall be the Commission's function and duty to:

1.

Study and review all the rules, regulations, and ordinances regarding animals;

2.

Offer recommendations and suggested changes for the regulation of animals;

3.

Hear, consider, and advise the City Government concerning citizen suggestions and complaints;

4.

Keep the City Government advised of study results and offer recommendations and amendments.

(Ord. 828-1991; Ord. 401-1991)