Title
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a New Appointment to the Mansfield Animal Control Facility Advisory Committee
Requested Action
Appoint a new Advisory Committee Member to the Mansfield Animal Control Facility in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 823.
Recommendation
Appoint a new member Advisory Committee.
Current members of the Advisory Committee are as follows:
1. City Councilman Stephen Lindsey (Municipal Official)
2. Dr. Amanda Ryals, DVM (Licensed Veterinarian Position)
3. Vacant/See note below* (Representative of an Animal Welfare Organization)
4. Lori Strittmatter (Mansfield Animal Care and Control Manager)
Note: *M.Michelle Meeks, Humane Society of North Texas-Fort Worth has left the Advisory Committee due to leaving her position with the Humane Society of North Texas.
Recommend the following individual be appointed to the Animal Control Facility Advisory Committee for a three year term:
Lou Guyton, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Representative of an Animal Welfare Organization)
Description/History
Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823 (Animal Shelters) requires the following:
Sec. 823.005. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) The governing body of a county or municipality in which an animal shelter is located shall appoint an advisory committee to assist in complying with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) The advisory committee must be composed of at least one licensed veterinarian, one county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, and one representative from an animal welfare organization.
(c) The advisory committee shall meet at least three times a year.
Justification
Required by Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 823.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Tracy L. Aaron, Chief of Police, Mansfield Police Department, 817-804-5782