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Sec. B31-114. Powers and duties.

The powers and duties of the Commission shall be as follows:

(a) To aid in coordinating and promoting pet population control measures;

(b) To work with the County Office of Education on curriculum for humane education and responsible pet ownership/guardianship in the schools as required by California state law;

(c) To investigate and find alternative ways of achieving an animal shelter at minimum cost to the taxpayers;

(d) To make suggestions to the staff of the Animal Care and Control Division to strengthen the County animal care and control program;

(e) To serve as an information and referral source on animals by holding public hearings; and working with the public and private animal welfare groups;

(f) To educate the public about the seriousness of the animal care and control problem;

(g) To advise the Board of Supervisors on any matters concerning animal care and control; and

(h) To render to the Board of Supervisors at least once each calendar year report or reports of its activities, whereupon the Board of Supervisors may review the effectiveness and performance of the Commission.

(Ord. No. NS-300.745, § 1, 5-2-06)

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