[1972 Code § 6-13.2]
The Governing Body shall appoint a certified Animal Control
Officer who shall be responsible for animal control within the Township
and who shall enforce and abide by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.16.
The Animal Control Officer, at the discretion of the Governing Body,
shall also serve as Animal Cruelty Investigator. The term of this
office shall in no event extend beyond the 31st day of December next
following his or her appointment.
[1972 Code § 6-13.3]
The certified Animal Control Officer shall have the power and
authority within the Township to:
a.
Enforce all laws or ordinances enacted for the protection of animals,
including, but not limited to, animal control, animal welfare and
animal cruelty laws of the State and ordinances of the Township;
b.
Investigate and sign complaints concerning any violation of animal
control, animal welfare and animal cruelty laws of the State and ordinances
of the Township.
c.
Act as an officer for the detection, apprehension and arrest of offenders
against the animal control, animal welfare and animal cruelty laws
of the State and ordinances of the Township; and
d.
Perform such duties relating to his or her position as are or shall
be prescribed by ordinance, by law and by direction of the Mayor and
Governing Body of the Township.
[1972 Code § 6-13.4]
A certified Animal Control Officer who signs a complaint, issues
a summons, makes an arrest, or otherwise acts pursuant to his authority
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4:22-44, shall forward within five business days
a copy of that complaint, summons, or arrest warrant or report to
the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and
shall forward a report of any related court action within 30 days
of final disposition.
