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Animal Control Board

The Animal Control Commission was established by County Code, Title 9, in 1978.  The Commission has the authority, upon a citizen complaint, to grant and hold hearings on violations of the Animal Control Ordinance.  Under this authority, the Commission has broad ranging powers.  If the Commission finds a person in violation of the County Animal Control Ordinance, they may place restrictions on the owner and the animal in question.  They have the power, under the ordinance, to order an animal euthanized or impounded and not returned to the owner. The Commission has the power to subpoena witnesses to testify.

The Animal Control Commission is also responsible for setting fines for violations of the Animal Control Ordinance and fees that are charged by the Department of Animal Control for such things as adoptions, redemptions, licenses, spay/neuter fees and any other fees charged by the Department.

The Commission also has the duty to annually review the Animal Control Ordinance and suggest any changes to the Board of County Commissioners concerning updates or revisions that are necessary to keep the Animal Control Ordinance viable and up-to-date.

Name                                             Date Appointed          Expiration

Brooks Bosley                                    11/24/2009              12/31/2010

Lori O'Connell                                     01/02/2009             12/31/2011

Adrienne Lowe                                    01/16/2007             12/31/2011

Robert T. Rice                                    12/31/2007             12/31/2010

Virginia Williams                                   12/30/2009             12/31/2012

Last Updated:  January 2010