§ 18-64. Functions.

The functions of the animal control board shall be as follows:

(1)

Meetings. The board shall meet at least quarterly or more frequently at the call of the chair.

(2)

Oversight. The board shall recommend to the city commission rules and regulations pertaining to any of the following:

a.

Operation of the animal control facilities operated by the Southeast Volusia Humane Society.

b.

Standards and procedures for the control, collection, care, custody or disposal of animals or animals causing a public nuisance.

c.

Standards and procedures for the enforcement and regulation of city ordinances and state law.

(3)

Appeals. The board shall hear and determine appeals by any person, firm or corporation aggrieved by the issuance or denial of a license or permit, or by the classification of their dogs as dangerous by the animal control officer, or by the confiscation of their dogs for destruction pursuant to F.S. § 767.12.

(4)

Review of animal control board decisions. All decisions of the animal control board shall be in writing signed by the chair and shall be final upon filing of the board's decision with the city clerk. Appeal of animal control board decisions shall be to circuit court.

(Ord. No. 26-00, § 1(7-14), 5-9-2000)