PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the appointment of Sarah Hammond to the Animal Services Advisory Board for the position of the Animal Shelter - Daily Operation for a term ending 11-30-26 and Adriana McDonald for a resident position with a term ending 11-30-26.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The board shall consist of seven appointed members with a three-year term. The board shall consist of one licensed veterinarian, who is a member of the Comal County Veterinary Medical Association, one non-voting Municipal Official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter, one representative from an animal welfare organization who resides within the city limits, three citizens who reside within the city limits, and one commercial animal establishment business owner or operator, whose business is located within the city limits. All members shall be appointed by City Council for staggered terms of three years. There shall not be more than one (1) representative appointed to the board from the same organization.
The City of New Braunfels Animal Services Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters concerning animal shelter standards, animal care, and welfare requirements, animal rescue, and zoonotic disease prevention.
The City Secretary’s Office accepted applications until September 30, 2023. The AD Hoc Committee recommended Sarah Hammond with a term ending November 30, 2026, who meets the Animal Shelter Daily Operations position and Adriana McDonald for the resident position with a term ending November 30, 2026, who meets the positions set forth by the Animal Advisory Board for council consideration.
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Appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board require Council approval.
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Staff recommends the approval of two individuals to the Animal Services Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-2026.