Animal Code Enforcement Sample Clauses
The Animal Code Enforcement clause establishes the authority and procedures for enforcing laws and regulations related to the treatment, control, and management of animals within a specific jurisdiction. It typically empowers designated officials or agencies to investigate complaints, issue citations, and take corrective actions such as impounding animals or levying fines for violations like unlicensed pets, animal cruelty, or failure to restrain dangerous animals. This clause ensures public safety, promotes responsible pet ownership, and provides a clear mechanism for addressing animal-related issues in the community.
Animal Code Enforcement. IHS shall act as the limited agent for the Public Agency in enforcing applicable animal provisions of that Public Agency’s codes and shall be responsible for selecting and training qualified animal enforcement and administration officers and employees to carry out these services.
Animal Code Enforcement. IHS shall provide animal code enforcement services seven
1. Timely and thoroughly investigate all complaints and calls for animal enforcement service, and as contemporaneously as possible, draft clear and complete reports sufficient to support the prosecution of the offense. For any cases involving dangerous animals or nuisance violations (e.g., bites, barking, aggressive behavior, vicious dog, etc.) search IHS’s internal case management database for any prior incidents involving the same suspect animal-owner and/or animal. If prior incidents are discovered, a reference to such priors shall be included in the current investigation report.
2. Collect available evidence at the time of investigation and shall include it with the corresponding reports as may be necessary.
3. Timely file all citations and reports with the Court and/or prosecutor, as appropriate.
4. Upon request, timely provide to Meridian copies of the citation, reports, or evidence.
5. Appear on time for all court hearings and trials and shall be fully prepared to testify, including reviewing all relevant reports, photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, and other records and evidence.
6. Comply with subpoenas and notify the prosecutor at the earliest opportunity of any scheduling conflicts that may prevent the appearance of a subpoenaed IHS employee at a scheduled court date or meeting.
7. Provide to Meridian an accurate telephone contact list containing the names, titles and direct office telephone numbers of IHS CEO, CFO, Director of Animal Control, and Dispatch. IHS shall provide Meridian updated contact lists within thirty (30) days of any changes.
8. Return all telephone messages and emails within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt of the message or email.