(a) 
Creation.
There is hereby created, pursuant to the Texas Health and Safety Code, section 823.005, an animal shelter advisory committee.
(b) 
Purpose.
The purpose of the committee shall be to assist animal shelters located within the city limits regarding compliance with chapter 823 of the Health and Safety Code. Additionally, upon request of the city council, the committee may:
(1) 
Provide recommendations to the city regarding its compliance with the Texas Rabies Control Act; and
(2) 
Recommend ways to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the city’s animal control program.
(c) 
Terms.
The committee shall consist of five members appointed by a majority vote of the city council. Committee members shall serve two-year terms except as provided below. Appointments shall be as follows:
(1) 
Places 1, 3, and 5. Terms expire on October first, each odd-numbered year.
(2) 
Places 2 and 4. Terms expire on October first, each even-numbered year.
(d) 
Members.
The composition of the committee shall include at least one licensed veterinarian, at least one municipal official, at least one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and at least one representative from an animal welfare organization. The same person shall not be appointed to fulfill more than one of these requirements. Committee members are not required to reside in the city.
(e) 
Vacancies.
Members of the committee shall be subject to removal at any time and for any reason by the city council. Any vacancy in the membership of the committee shall be filled by the city council for the unexpired term of the member whose place has, by removal or otherwise, become vacant.
(f) 
Meetings.
The committee shall meet a minimum of three times per calendar year, as outlined in Texas Health and Safety Code, section 823.005.
(g) 
Quorum.
A quorum of the committee shall consist of a majority of the members, excluding any vacancies. The presence of a quorum of the committee shall be required prior to a meeting being called to order.
(h) 
Voting.
Approval of all items before the committee shall require a majority vote of those in attendance.
(i) 
Rules.
The committee may adopt rules, subject to city council approval, for conduct of its meetings.
(Ordinance 558-19 adopted 9/9/19)