(a) 
The animal shelter advisory board shall be composed of five members and up to two alternates appointed by the council in accordance with section 10-3 of this chapter.
(b) 
The five members of this board shall hold places 1 through 5. Place 1 shall be held by a licensed veterinarian; place 2 shall be held by a representative of an animal welfare organization; place 3 shall be held by a municipal official who may be an elected official or an employee of the city; place 4 shall be held by a person whose duties include daily operation of the animal shelter; place 5 shall be held by a person who volunteers at the animal shelter.
(c) 
The persons who are appointed to places 1 through 4 need not be registered voters within the city, but registered voters within the city shall be given preference for appointment. The person appointed to place 5 shall be a registered voter within the city. The persons appointed as alternates to this board need not be registered voters within the city, but registered voters within the city shall be given preference for appointment.
(d) 
The chair and vice chair shall be selected as provided in section 10-10 of this chapter. The person who holds place 3 on the board shall serve as secretary.
[Ord. No. 1234-12, § 1, 9-11-2012; Ord. No. 1255-13, § 3, 10-1-2013]
No member may serve as city representative to a local, state, or national organization without prior approval by a majority vote of city council.
[Ord. No. 1234-12, § 1, 9-11-2012; Ord. No. 1255-13, § 4, 10-1-2013]
Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the animal shelter advisory board shall be filled by appointment and approval by majority vote of the city council present, in the same manner as provided in section 10-32 for appointment of members for full terms, for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whose place becomes vacant.
[Ord. No. 1234-12, § 1, 9-11-2012]
The animal shelter advisory board shall hold meetings regularly at least every quarter, at a time and place designated by a majority vote of the members and coordinated with the city manager. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. All members shall have a vote.
[Ord. No. 1234-12, § 1, 9-11-2012]
Any member of the animal shelter advisory board may be removed by a majority vote of the city council present at any time without cause. The council shall thereupon proceed to fill the vacancy thereby created in the manner provided in section 10-33.
[Ord. No. 1234-12, § 1, 9-11-2012]
The powers and duties of the animal shelter advisory board are as follows:
(1) 
To advise the city council on all matters pertaining to the animal shelter of the city.
(2) 
When requested by the city council, investigate, initiate, plan and complete projects on the operation, development and improvements of animal shelter facilities, and coordinate all projects for the improvement of the animal shelter.
(3) 
Carry out such other tasks as the city council may designate.
[Ord. No. 1234-12, § 1, 9-11-2012]