(A) The position of Humane Officer is created. The Humane Officer shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of one year. The Mayor shall retain the authority to discharge the Humane Officer for any reason whatsoever at his or her discretion. The officer’s duties shall be the carrying out and the supervision of the enforcement of this chapter. The Humane Officer shall hold office under the provisions of the regulations of this city and shall be a member of the police force. However, the Officer shall not have any powers other than those granted hereunder and shall not be required to meet the requirements of a regular officer of the City Police Department.
(B) The method of compensation and the amount of compensation for the Humane Officer shall be fixed by the Board of Public Works and Safety of the city and approved by the Common Council.
(Ord. 952, passed 10-6-80; Am. Ord. 1197, passed 3-1-93)