In addition to the powers and duties given the Board in this chapter and by law, the Board has the powers and duties reasonable and necessary to do the following:
(A) The Board has general supervision of the enforcement of this chapter and shall have all powers necessary to fulfill the Board’s duties under this chapter.
(B) Recommend to the Commissioners:
(1) The appointment or replacement of the Animal Control Officer.
(2) The terms and conditions of any contract(s) for the shelter of animals.
(3) The budget for animal control and education.
(4) The amendment of this chapter.
(C) Conduct ordinance violation hearings and collect the fees and fines authorized by this chapter. The Board may appoint one or more of its members to act as the hearing officer(s) to hear said violations.
(D) Employ an attorney or attorneys to prosecute ordinance violations. The employment of such attorney(s) is subject to approval of the Commissioners and County Attorney. The Attorney may be compensated on a fee basis, contingent fee basis or other compensation approved by the Commissioners.
(Ord. O-C11-7, passed 12-28-2011)