(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)