121.03 ANIMAL WARDEN.

   (a)    Appointment. An Animal Warden shall be appointed by the Mayor, to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

   (b)    Powers and Duties, The Animal Warden shall have the following powers and duties:

      (1)    To enforce the provisions of Chapter 505 of the Codified Ordinances; to file in his official capacity, such complaints in any court of competent jurisdiction as may be necessary and proper to secure such enforcement: and to institute and otherwise participate in such other actions and proceedings before any court, officer or other public body of competent jurisdiction as may be instrumental in enforcing the provisions of Chapter 505;

      (2)    To impound any animals found within the City violating any provisions or prohibitions of Chapter 505, or which are victims of any such violations;

      (3)    To dispose of such animals in the manner provided by ordinance or by general law; and

      (4)    To receive and investigate complaints of alleged violations of any of the provisions or prohibitions of Chapter 505.

         (Ord. 32-1978. Passed 6-13-78.)