[Adopted 6-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1472-14]
The Middle Township Animal Welfare Advisory Council exists for
the purpose of promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare
of companion animals in the Township of Middle. The Middle Township
Animal Welfare Advisory Council works to promote responsible pet care
and to ensure that pets do not suffer due to abuse, neglect or lack
of proper care. The purpose of this board is help promote the well-being
of domestic and companion animals through our community while providing
essential information and recommendations to the governing body of
the Township of Middle and Middle Township Department of Animal Control
regarding various safety and quality of life issues. Determination
to enact legislation regarding these recommendations is at the discretion
of the governing body.
The Middle Township Animal Welfare Advisory Council may be convened
when a case is brought to the Business Administrator, Chief of Police
or Animal Control Officer, and will meet on a case-by-case basis.
A.
The members of the Middle Township Animal Welfare Advisory Council
shall consist of seven voting members who are residents of the municipality.
The members of said council shall be appointed by the Township Committee
of the Township of Middle.
B.
The members on the Middle Township Animal Welfare Advisory Council
will consist of the following members:
(1)
Middle Township Animal Control Officer or substitute Animal Control
Officer in his absence.
(2)
Liaison of Middle Township Police Department.
(3)
Seven voting members, one of which who will serve as the Chairman
of the Council, and who shall be appointed as the Chairman of the
Council by the Township Committee.
(4)
Two alternate members.
(5)
One local veterinarian, to serve in advisory position.
C.
The Middle Township Animal Welfare Advisory Council shall utilize
the services of a Board Secretary as may be appointed by the Township
Committee and shall utilize the services of the Township Solicitor
for all legal matters.
The members of the Middle Township Animal Welfare Advisory Council
shall be chosen by virtue of their known and consistent reputation
for integrity.
The initial membership shall consist of the Council Chairman
and three additional members holding three-year terms. The remaining
three members and two alternate members shall hold two-year terms.
Thereafter, all members shall serve for three years. Members of the
Council shall serve without pay and serve at the liberty of the Township
Committee.
Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Middle Township
Animal Welfare Advisory Council shall be filled in the same manner
as the original appointment for the unexpired term.
The Township Committee shall provide the Middle Township Animal
Welfare Advisory Council with a location to conduct of its business
and the preservation of its records, and shall supply equipment and
supplies as may be necessary.
