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Animal Control

Animal Control Advisory Committee

 

 

Purpose

The Animal Control Advisory Committee (ACAC) acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners on matters involving the animal population within the County. The ACAC shall furnish information, advice, and counsel to the BCC with respect to the appropriate means and methods by which the County may adequately provide for protection of its animal population while at the same time protect the citizens of the County from unwarranted intrusions by uncontrolled animals.

 

 

Membership

The ACAC consists of thirteen (13) members who are residents and registered voters in Pasco County. The members are appointed by the BCC for their interest in animal control programs conducted by the County. ACAC terms shall run concurrently with the nominating County Commissioner. The ACAC members shall be selected as follows:

  1. One member shall be from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (S.P.C.A.);

  2. One member shall be from the county Humane Society;

  3. One member shall be from the Sheriff Office;

  4. Two members shall be licensed veterinarians, one of whom is actively engaged in business within that part of the county lying east of Highway 41 and the other of whom is actively engaged in a business lying west of Highway 41;

  5. One member shall be from the county Health Department;

  6. Five members shall be selected from the citizenry at large, one from each commission district;

  7. One member from Pasco Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (P.A.W.S.);

  8. One member shall be from Pet Aid Service Society, Inc. (P.A.S.S.).

Meetings

Meetings are called either by the Chairman, by written notice signed by four (4) members of the ACAC, or by action of the ACAC at a meeting, general or special, upon 24 hours notice.


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