<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 3-3. - Animal services directorâ€”Powers and duties.</div>
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               (a)
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               The animal services director shall be responsible for enforcement, within the county,
               all public and public-local laws pertaining to the ownership and control of dogs,
               cats or other animals. The animal services director shall cooperate with all law enforcement
               officers operating within the county in fulfilling this responsibility.
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               (b)
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               The duties of the animal services director shall be, but not be limited to, the following
               activities:
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               (1)
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               Collect and impound stray dogs, cats, and other animals.
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               (2)
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               Canvass the county to determine if there are any animals not wearing the required
               rabies vaccination tag and follow the process in accordance with G.S. Ch. 130A-192.
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               (3)
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               Organize at least one countywide rabies vaccination clinic per year for the purpose
               of vaccinating animals in accordance with G.S. Â§ 130A-185.
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               (4)
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               Maintain the county animal shelter, including required records of all animals impounded,
               released, and euthanized.
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               (5)
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               Upon delegation of authority by the health director as provided in G.S. 130A-6, enforce
               statewide rabies laws within the county, including post-exposure management, in accordance
               with the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Compendium of Animal
               Rabies Prevention and Control.
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               (6)
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               Regulate dogs and cats that may be a nuisance or danger to the citizens of the county.
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               (7)
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               Investigate complaints of cruelty or abuse to any animal; ensure that animals are
               kept in sanitary and humane conditions; provided with proper food and potable water
               daily; and provided shelter from weather.
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               (c)
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               The animal services director shall be subject to the supervision of the county manager.
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               (d)
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               The animal services director shall supervise all animal services officers and other
               county animal services employees.
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               (e)
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               The animal services director may delegate any of his powers and duties to county animal
               services officers or other animal services staff as needed.
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               (Ord. Of 9-21-21(2); Ord. No. 2022-03, 3-15-22)
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