Amending Chapter 5 Revise Identification of Animals Revise Provisions Animal Control

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(g) To receive complaints regarding alleged animal control violations and specifically alleged violations. (h) To hear appeals within five (5) ten (10) working days (excluding holidays and weekends) of an appeal being filed on the determination of that : (1) An animal is a "dangerous animal", as defined herein and/or (2) A person or persons "provoked" an animal which resulted in a violation of this chapter. Such determinations shall be reduced to writing with the original of the same being maintained by the City and copies being sent to the person or persons filing an appeal, and the Department of Code Enforcement . Sec. 5-4 . Membership and quorum of Commission. The Animal Control Commission shall be composed of three (3) members and one alternate member who shall be appointed, two (2) by the Common Council,_ ftftd one (1) by the Mayor-- and one (1) alternate by the Mayor. The presence of three (3) members or two (2) members and one (1) alternate shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. (a) One (1) member shall be a licensed veterinarian appointed by the Council; (b) One (1) member shall be an owners s operator, or employee of a kennel, cattery, zoological park or commercial animal establishment, appointed by the Council; and (c) One (1) member shall be an employee from the Department of Code Enforcement Department appointed by the Mayor. (d) One (1) alternate member shall be appointed by the Mayor, and shall be an active member of an animal welfare organization, including, but not limited to, the Humane Society or Pet Refuge, or shall have the qualifications set forth in (a) or (b) of this section. Sec. 5-5. Terms of members. The members of the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and each member shall serve until a qualified successor is duly appointed. All appointments shall be made for four three year terms, however the initial appointments 9