§ 91.056 RELATION TO OTHER LAWS.

   Except as expressly provided herein, this Dog Control Ordinance shall not be a substitute for or eliminate the necessity of conforming with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, and any other ordinances which are now, or may in the future, be in effect relating to the requirements of this Dog Control Ordinance.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

COUNTY DOG CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

§ 91.070 DOG CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

   There shall be a Dog Control Advisory Committee which shall consist of five residents of the County. At least one member of the Committee shall reside within a city in the County; at least one member shall be directly connected with dogs; at least one member shall be selected from the unincorporated areas of the County; and at least one member shall be directly connected with the livestock industry. The members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners, without pay. Members of the Committee shall serve for two years or until replaced by the Board. No person shall serve more than two consecutive terms as a member of the Committee. Members of the Committee shall select from their number a Chairperson who shall preside at all meetings and a Secretary who shall keep the minutes of the meetings and other proceedings. A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of three members. The Committee shall meet upon the call of the Chairperson or upon the call of any three members. Regularly scheduled meetings may be established in the discretion of the Committee.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.071 POWERS OF THE DOG CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

   The Dog Control Advisory Committee may review all claims against the Dog Control Fund for livestock killed by a dog, and may make general policy recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning the amounts to be paid upon such claims. The Committee may, as it deems necessary, advise the Board on matters related to dog control.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

COUNTY DOG CONTROL ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

§ 91.085 POWERS OF SHERIFF.

   (A)   The Sheriff shall have authority under this Dog Control Ordinance:

      (1)   To make arrests and issue citations for violations of this Dog Control Ordinance;

      (2)   To collect all fees and base fines specified by this Dog Control Ordinance;

      (3)   To otherwise enforce and administer the provisions of this Dog Control Ordinance;

      (4)   To take other action necessary to reduce the damage inflicted by dogs upon livestock and other domestic animals;

      (5)   To investigate claims against the Dog Control Fund; and

      (6)   To subpoena persons to testify in the hearing of claims against the Dog Control Fund.

   (B)   The Sheriff shall maintain a holding facility or place of impoundment where all dogs subject to impoundment shall be safely held and provided with proper and sufficient food, water, and shelter.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.086 OFFICERS WORKING WITH DOGS.

   In designating personnel to work with dogs, the Sheriff shall consider the following criteria:

   (A)   Physical ability to do the work required;

   (B)   Previous experience working with dogs;

   (C)   Experience or training in the fields of law, business, or public relations; and

   (D)   Other relevant experience and/or training.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)

§ 91.087 OTHER ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

   In addition to any power otherwise conferred by state law, a peace officer shall have the power to arrest and cite violators of this Dog Control Ordinance and to impound dogs which have committed acts subjecting its owner or keeper to a penalty under this Dog Control Ordinance.

(County Ord. 692, passed 7-12-2001)