Sec. 2-1116. - Creation and purpose.

The Board of County Commissioners hereby establishes the Animal Services Advisory Board (the "Board") to generate community involvement in order to aid the Collier County Domestic Animal Services Department in providing the best possible services throughout Collier County.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 1)

Sec. 2-1117. - Appointment and composition.

(a)

The Board shall be composed of seven members with experience including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

One Collier County Humane Society representative;

(2)

One veterinarian or veterinarian technician;

(3)

One County law enforcement representative;

(4)

One citizen in the pet retail, boarding or grooming industry;

(5)

One representative from an animal rights group based in Collier County; and

(6)

Two citizens at large.

(b)

Members shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Said members shall be permanent residents and electors of Collier County.

(c)

Appointment of members shall be by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment and the term of office.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 2)

Sec. 2-1118. - Terms of office.

The initial terms of office of the Board shall be as follows:

(1)

Three members shall serve a term of four years.

(2)

Two members shall serve a term of three years.

(3)

Two members shall serve a term of two years.

Thereafter, each appointment or reappointment shall be for a term of four years. All appointments shall be in accordance with Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, the Collier County General Advisory Boards' Ordinance, as it may be amended or by its successor ordinance.

Appointments to fill vacancies on the Board shall be for the unexpired term of office.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 3)

Sec. 2-1119. - Attendance requirements; termination from office.

Any member of the Board may be removed from office, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.

Board member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be amended or by its successor ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 4)

Sec. 2-1120. - Officers; quorum; rules of procedure.

(a)

Annually, the membership of the Board shall elect a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary from among the members. Officers' terms shall be for one year with eligibility for reelection.

(b)

The presence of four or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Board necessary to take action and transact business. In addition, an affirmative vote of four or more shall be necessary in order to take official action.

(c)

The Board shall, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and determinations. Copies of all Board minutes, resolutions, reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 5)

Sec. 2-1121. - Functions, powers and duties.

The Board shall hold meetings monthly, unless otherwise stated. The functions, powers and duties of the Board shall be as follows:

(1)

To make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on programs, services, classes and special events that will further assist Collier County Domestic Animal Services in providing the best possible service to the community.

(2)

To analyze and review construction and improvements to domestic animal services facilities and to make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding such facilities.

The conduct of all meetings of the Board shall be in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Manual and Roberts Rules of Order.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 6)

Sec. 2-1122. - Reimbursement of expenses.

Members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties upon prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 7)

Sec. 2-1123. - Review.

In accordance with Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be amended or by its successor ordinance, the Animal Services Advisory Board shall be reviewed every four years, commencing in 2008.

(Ord. No. 2004-06, § 8)

Secs. 2-1124—2-1130. - Reserved.