(A) There is established the animal control appeal board.
(B) The animal control appeal board shall consist of three members to be appointed by the animal control board from among its members. The members shall serve staggered three-year terms. Any two members of the animal control appeal board shall constitute a quorum for conducting a meeting.
(C) The powers and duties of the animal control board shall include:
(1) Selecting a chairperson to preside over its appeal hearings.
(2) Hear and determine all appeals from determinations made in administering this subchapter excluding matters referred to criminal prosecution or civil actions for injunctive relief.
(D) Upon determination made under this subchapter from which an appeal is authorized, the owner of the animal or other aggrieved person may appeal the determination by filing written objections with the Health Director, directed to the Animal Control Board within ten days. Upon timely receipt of an appeal, all appeals will be scheduled and processed as set forth in the rules of the Animal Control Board, with appeals therefrom the Superior Court as provided in such rules.
(Ord. passed 9-16-2021)