[Ord. No. 00-001 §§1—6, 1-11-2000]
A. 
Establishment And Duties Of Committee. There is hereby created the Animal Control Facility Advisory Committee of St. Charles County (hereinafter "Committee"). Except as otherwise provided in this Article, the Committee shall have the duties and responsibilities set out in Article I of Chapter 120 of the Ordinances of St. Charles County, Missouri. The Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to review policy and procedures of the County Animal Control Facility and shall submit all recommended policies and procedures to the County Executive and County Council for review and consideration.
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Membership Of Committee. Membership of the Committee shall be composed of: two (2) members representing each municipality leasing a portion of the impoundment facility; one (1) member from the St. Charles Humane Society; two (2) members representing the St. Charles County Government; and one (1) member representing the veterinary community. Any municipality that in the future leases a portion of the impoundment facility shall have two (2) members representing that municipality.
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Appointment Of Members. Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the County Executive with the approval of the County Council pursuant to St. Charles County Charter Article V, Section 5.104 (1998).
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Terms Of Members. Except as otherwise provided herein, members of the Committee shall serve for terms of two (2) years, the first (1st) term beginning on February 1, 2000. If and when any municipality ceases to lease a portion of the impoundment facility, the terms of the members representing that municipality shall expire automatically.
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Appointments To Fill Vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made for the remainder of the current term.
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Officers, Meetings And Records. The Committee shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chair and Secretary for the orderly conduct of its business. The Committee shall meet regularly and not less than quarterly and shall keep minutes of its meetings. The Committee's meetings and records shall be open to the public.