(a) There is hereby established for the City the position of Animal Warden.
(b) Appointment to such position shall be made by the Mayor. Such appointment shall be for such period of time and under such conditions as may be determined at the time of the appointment and shall be subject to termination by the Mayor at any time.
(c) An Animal Warden appointed under the provisions of this section shall have the power to enforce all provisions of Chapter 505 of the Codified Ordinances in the same manner and to the same extent as though he or she were a member of the Police Department. The powers of an Animal Warden shall specifically include the power to issue citations, cause arrests for the violation of any provision of such chapter and seize and impound animals pursuant to said chapter.
(d) An Animal Warden appointed under the provisions of this section shall perform such duties as the Director of Public Safety shall assign and prescribe for the office.
(Ord. 2024-007. Passed 1-16-24.)