The animal control officer shall work under the supervision of the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, or their designee. This Council appointed person will have the authority to act on behalf of the City to investigate complaints, impound and destroy animals, issue citations and take other necessary and lawful actions as required to enforce the provisions of this chapter. It shall be a violation of this chapter to interfere with the animal control officer or any Marion police officer in the performance of their duties. (Ord. 3497, 3-7-2019; amd. Ord. 3902, - -2023)