20.11.02 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

1. Appointment: Until such time as an Animal Control Officer is appointed, the Chief of Police, or his designee, shall be the acting Animal Control Officer. 2. Duties: The Animal Control Officer shall perform the following duties: 1. Carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. 2. Take into his possession and impound all strays running at large and dispose of the same as hereinafter provided. 3. Enforce the licensing of any dogs over 6 months old and control all dogs and puppies within the Town as hereinafter provided. 4. File complaints in the courts against any person failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter. 5. Capture and secure all dogs and puppies found running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter and impound such dogs and puppies in a humane manner. 6. Provide for a good and sufficient pound in which all animals duly committed to his charge or otherwise impounded by him shall be maintained. 7. Enter a description thereof in records kept for that purpose stating the kind of animal, the circumstances under which the animal was received or impounded, a description thereof sufficient to provide identification and the costs expended for the maintenance or sale of the animal. 3. Fees for service: The Animal Control Officer shall charge the owner of the animals taken into his possession for impound, disposal or other services. The owner shall pay such fees and charges for services performed by the pound or Animal Control Officer as the Town Council shall establish by resolution. All fees received by the Animal Control Officer shall be paid over to the Town. Interference with Animal Control prohibited: Any person found to interfere, molest, hinder or obstruct the Animal Control Officer or any of his authorized representatives in the discharge of their duties as herein prescribed shall be guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor.