(A) An Animal Control Board is established by the Board of Commissioners and the Board is given all authority to determine policy matters pertaining to animal control and protection the county; however, the Animal Control Board shall not set policy in conflict to the provisions of this chapter nor in conflict of the laws of the State of Indiana. Further, the Animal Control Board shall be funded by the funds presently set forth in the County Sheriffs budget and therefore, the funds shall be within the County Sheriffs budget and placed within a budget for the Animal Control Board.
(B) The Animal Control Board shall be an unbiased board consisting of three members whose terms shall each expire before a period of one year.
(C) The individuals to serve upon the Board shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. 2016-08, passed 12-19-2016; Ord. 2022-02, passed 6-20-2022; Ord. 2022-07, passed 8-15-2022)