(A) The position of the Animal Control Officer is hereby established. He or she shall be appointed by the City Council. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the City Council from contracting with a person to provide such services. The Animal Control Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue citations for violations of this subchapter.
(B) The Animal Control Officer shall perform the following duties:
(1) Capture, seize, and deliver to any designated pound any dog running at large within the city;
(2) Investigate all reported incidents wherein a dog has bitten a person and confirm that said animal is quarantined as required herein;
(3) Provide a written monthly report to the City Council as to the activities of the Animal Control Officer; and
(4) Undertake such other matters as may be directed by the City Clerk-Treasurer.
(Ord. 58, passed 7-9-2001)