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There is in the Department and in the Executive Service of the County, the position of Director of Animal Services, hereinafter in this Article referred to as the Director. Any vacancy in this position shall be filled by appointment by the Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with the County Charter, Rules of the Civil Service Commission and County ordinances.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5355 (N.S.), effective 2-22-79, operative 3-23-79; amended by Ord. No. 9527 (N.S.), effective 2-27-03)
The Director shall act under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer. The Director shall exercise general supervision over all functions of the Department and shall enforce such rules and regulations as are prescribed and approved by the Board.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5355 (N.S.), effective 2-22-79, operative 3-23-79)
Cross reference(s) -- Powers and duties of officers, boards, and commissions, § 51.
The Director shall appoint and employ such personnel as may be necessary to properly conduct the business of the Department. All appointments and employments made by the Director shall be in accordance with the provisions of the County Charter, Rules of the Civil Service Commission and County ordinances.
The Director shall prepare and submit to the Chief Administrative Officer the required annual itemized estimate of expenditures and revenues for the Department. The Director shall supervise the expenditure of all funds allocated to the Department.
(Amended by Ord. No. 5355 (N.S.), effective 2-22-79, operative 3-23-79; amended by Ord. No. 7997 (N.S.), effective 12-5-91)
Cross reference(s) -- Budget procedure, etc., § 110 et seq.
The Department shall perform the functions that are assigned to it, including the following:
(a) Operate all County animal shelters for the use and benefit of all persons in the unincorporated areas of the County and for those cities which contract with the County for animal control services.
(b) Enforce all applicable animal control ordinances and state laws that prohibit cruelty to animals throughout the unincorporated areas of the County and cities which contract with the County for animal control services.
(c) License all dogs that reside in the unincorporated areas of the County and in cities which contract with the County for animal control services.
(d) Foster and encourage a County-wide pet spay/neuter program.
(e) Provide clinics that offer rabies vaccinations and ownership microchips for dogs.
(f) Provide emergency medical care for stray dogs, cats and other animals that are injured.
(g) Offer suitable animals to the public for adoption as pets.
(h) Perform other duties as prescribed by ordinances.
(Amended by Ord. No. 10025 (N.S.), effective 2-11-10)