TITLE
Consider an ordinance adding additional citizen members to the Animal Advisory Committee.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Add additional citizen members to the Animal Advisory Committee
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
City Attorney
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
According to Texas Health and Safety Code, sec. 823.005, a city in which an animal shelter is located shall appoint an advisory committee to assist in complying with the state regulations regarding the animal shelter operations. The committee must be composed of at least one licensed veterinarian, one municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and one representative from an animal welfare organization.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Since its initial implementation, the City Council has added two council members and three citizen representatives. At its workshop of September 6, 2016, Council reached a consensus to add four additional citizen representatives, as well as two ex-officio voting members.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the amendment, as attached.