§ 14-60. Duties and functions.

The animal services advisory committee shall have the duties, functions and responsibilities to:

(1)

Serve in an advisory capacity to the board of county commissioners, county administrator and the department director in respect to all matters pertaining to animal services policies and programs conducted within the county;

(2)

Make periodic reports and recommendations to the board of county commissioners on animal service matters;

(3)

Make a continuing study of all animal service facilities and services in the county and the needs of the county in respect to animal service facilities and services;

(4)

Formulate plans and programs for the coordination of the activities of all the governmental entities and nongovernmental agencies, as well as corporations for profit or not for profit and individuals, relating to animal service programs, facilities and services within the county;

(5)

Formulate comprehensive, feasible plans or programs for providing adequate animal service to the unincorporated areas of the county and to those municipalities who have entered into any local agreements with the county to provide animal services;

(6)

Devise means and methods by which animal service facilities and services may be improved and more fully utilized to provide better service and availability to the general public;

(7)

Make a continuing study and periodic reports and recommendations for a sound, feasible program for financing the cost of improving animal service facilities and services;

(8)

Review all laws, ordinances, resolutions and regulations governing animal service programs and services and make recommendations concerning appropriate action that may be taken to improve such;

(9)

Perform and carry out such other duties and functions of an advisory nature as may be assigned to the animal services advisory committee by the board of county commissioners; and

(10)

Act in a quasi-judicial capacity to hear appeals of department director decisions regarding department permits.

(Ord. No. 16-29, § 3, 10-11-16)