(A) It shall be the duty of the Village Animal Warden to impound all dogs or cats running at large in violation of the provisions of this chapter. The Village Animal Warden shall be responsible for impounding any dog or cat in the village that is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the village. After the Animal Warden finds any dog or cat, whether licensed or not, running at large in the village, he shall, in addition to impounding the animal, attempt to find the owner. If he finds the owner or if the dog or cat is licensed, he shall have the authority to issue a notice to the owner or person listed as the licensed owner in a manner provided in this chapter.
(B) The Animal Warden shall be under the direct supervision and control of the Chief of Police, although he shall not be considered a member of the Village Police Department.
(C) This section shall not be interpreted so as to limit the Animal Warden from impounding other animals illegally running at large within the corporate limits of the village.
(Ord. 357, passed 4-18-73; Am. Ord. 829, passed 6-6-84; Am. Ord. 996-87, passed 5-20-87)