§ 3-3-2403. MEMBERSHIP.

(a)

Composition; appointment of members.

(1)

The Animal Services Advisory Commission shall consist of 11 members, each of whom shall be a resident of the county.

(2)

Of the 11 members of the Commission:

(i)

Each member of the County Council shall appoint one member; and

(ii)

Four members shall be appointed by the County Executive as follows:

1.

Two members shall be either one of the following:

A.

A licensed veterinarian;

B.

A representative from a humane organization or;

C.

A person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter; and

2.

The remaining members shall be at-large members from the public.

(3)

(i)

The Director of the Department of Health shall designate to the Commission an ex officio, non-voting member to provide technical assistance.

(ii)

The ex officio non-voting member shall also have the right to address the Commission regarding any item on a meeting agenda.

(b)

Tenure; vacancies.

(1)

The term of a member is 3 years and begins on January 1.

(2)

If a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the original appointing authority shall make the appointment to fill the vacancy.

(Bill No. 2-15, § 1, 2-16-2015; Bill No. 77-15, § 2, 11-4-2015 )