(A) Powers and duties.
(1) The County Animal Control Officer shall have the power to enforce this chapter, cooperate with the County Health Department in quarantining animals, and carry out the duties and assume the responsibilities of this chapter.
(2) The Animal Control Officer shall maintain such records as may be prescribed by the County Administrator, and as necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Commissioning as constable.
(1) Pursuant to S.C. § 4-9-145, as amended, the County Council authorizes the commissioning of the Animal Control Officer as a county constable.
(2) The constable shall be empowered to enforce all county ordinances and laws of the state within the geographical boundaries of the county; however, he or she shall place priority upon enforcement of this chapter.
(3) (a) The constable shall obtain and keep current all training and certifications for law enforcement officers required of him or her by applicable law.
(b) Proof of certification shall be filed with the County Administrator.
(4) The term of the constable shall be concurrent with his or her tenure as the Animal Control Officer, unless the County Council shall by resolution sooner revoke his or her constabulary authority.
(Ord. 2004-11, passed 6-21-04; Am. Ord. 2009-03, passed 4-13-09)