The Animal Care Advisory Committee advises the City Council and City Manager on all aspects of animal control including fees, staffing, ordinances, procedures, policies and facilities. The jurisdiction and actions of the Committee shall be advisory only.

Description and Members

It shall consist of seven (7) members. Terms will be for three-years. Membership in one or more of the following categories is preferred but not required: veterinarian, local animal welfare organizations (preferably at least one of the organizations must operate an animal shelter). The remaining members shall represent the community at-large. All members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified and each shall be a resident of the City. The City Manager or his representative and the Animal Care Services Manager shall serve as ex-officio members of the Committee without vote. The Committee, by majority vote, shall elect its own Chairman who shall preside at all meetings of the Committee and a Vice-Chairman who shall act as chairman in the absence of the Chairman. The Animal Care Services Manager or his designated representative shall serve as the secretary of the Committee. The Animal Care Advisory Committee is designated as the Animal Shelter Committee required by the Texas Health and Safety Code.