§ 6.04.030. Powers and duties of the animal control officer.

The animal control officer shall:

A.

Keep and maintain records of all animals impounded and of all actions taken in the course of duties; this record shall include description of animal, date of impounding, the sex, color, breed, distinguishing marks, location of pickup and final disposition of such animal;

B.

Carry out and enforce all the provisions and amendments of this chapter;

C.

Enforce the licensing and control of all animals in the city as provided in this chapter;

D.

Report animal bites to the health officer;

E.

Seize and impound all animals violating the terms of this chapter;

F.

Be empowered to pursue upon private property any animal observed violating any provision of this chapter or when acting under a court order, warrant, affidavit of a vicious animal, or when attempting to seize any animal suspected of having been exposed to rabies;

G.

Make complaints in city court for violations of the chapter and shall attend and testify in court when required; and

H.

Have authority to make out and issue citations for violations of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 334, Exh. A, 8-18-09)