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HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD09374 i AMENDED BILL NO. 86 " INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crad'er . . ORDINANCE NO. ,12,4e AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING AND REVISING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, 1978, BY ADDING SECTIONS 6-50 THROUGH 6-56 RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMISSION TO CHAPTER 6. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 6 of the Code of the City of Jefferson, 11978, is hereby amended by adding Sections 6-50 through 6-56 relating to Animal Control Advisory Commission to Chapter 6 as follows: ARTICLE IV Animal Control Advisory Commission Section 6-50. ' Created. An Animal Control Advisory Commission is hereby created. Section 6-51. "'Composit'ion. The Animal Control Advisory Commission shall consist of nine members as follows: a. One member of the City Council b. Three members of the Heart of Missouri. -Humane:-.Society, Board who are residents of the City of Jefferson. c. Four residents of the City, one of whom shall be a licensed veterinarian. d. The Director of Code Enforcement or his designated representative. Section 6-52. Appointment' and terins of members. The Mayor shall, with the approval and consent of the majority of the member of the City Council, appoint the members of the Commission who shall be appointed for three-year terms; except, that of the mem- bers first appointed, one shall be appointed for a one-year term, one for a two-year term, and two for a three-year term. The representative of the City Council and the Director of Code Enforcement, or his designated representative, shall serve one yea terms. The vacancies in the Animal Control Advisory Commission shall be filled by appointment and approval in like manner for the unexpired portion of the term. All members shall continue to serve until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Section 6-53. Meetings. The Animal Control Advisory Commission shall hold a regular business meeting at least once each quarter at such time and place as shall be established by rule of the Commission. The Commission may hold such additional business meetings as it shall, from time to time, deem necessary. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Section 6-54. Officers. The Animal Control Advisory Commission shall elect, at the first meeting in July each year, and Ifrom among its four resident and three Heart of Missouri Humane Society representatives, a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, and a Secretary-Treasurer. Such officers shall be eligible to succeed themselves at the will of the Commission. I Section 6-55. Powers and duties generally. The Animal Con- ' trol Advisory Commission shall have the following powers and duties: a. To make recommendations regarding animal control and animal welfare in the City, and shall make these written reports at least quarterly to the City Council. b. To receive, review, and investigate petitions and/or control, which shall act upon such petitions or requests within a period of forty-five days unless an additional forty-five days is requested in writing from and approved by the City Council. c. To make recommendations regarding the maintenance and regulation of a shelter for the reception and care of sick, injured, diseased, or impounded animals and may suggest regulations necessary for the operation of a shelter. d. To promote the humane treatment of animals through educational programs in cooperation with groups such as the Heart of Missouri Humane Society, the Jefferson City Kennel Club, and others. e. May cooperate with state and national groups seeking to promote animal welfare. f. To review all present ordinances relating to animal control and make recommendations for changes thereto. g. To establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary for the expeditious transmittal of its internal affairs. -2- r I Section 6-56. Actions approved by City Council. All reports, recommendations, rules, regulations, and actions of the Commission shall be subject to approval by a majority vote of the Council. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. Passed Approved Pre dent of the ouncil May `Attest City Clerk if t'a�t:• a, i'i4