(a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Ohio R.C. 715.23, the Animal Control Department of the Department of Public Service-Safety is hereby established.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Animal Control Department.
(c) The Animal Control Department shall be composed of an Animal Warden to be appointed by the Mayor and to serve at his pleasure under the direction of the Public Service-Safety Director.
(d) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Animal Warden to:
(1) Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of the impoundment and disposition of all animals taken into custody by the Department;
(2) Keep, or cause to be kept, accurate and detailed records of all animal bite cases reported to him; and the investigation of the same; and
(3) Maintain an inventory of the forms and equipment necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(e) The Animal Warden is hereby authorized and empowered to issue proper notices, citations, summons and warrants, and he shall have such other authority as is necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances enacted relating to the control and regulation of animals within the Municipality.
(Ord. 25-73. Passed 5-1-73.)