§ 6-43. Animal control board—Created; constitution.

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(a)

There is hereby created an animal control board of the city for the purpose of determining which animals, by virtue of their dangerous or vicious propensities, constitute such a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city that their destruction is required in the public interest. Such board shall be constituted by the following five (5) persons who shall be appointed by the city council for three-year terms:

(1)

A licensed veterinarian of the State of Texas; and

(2)

Any four (4) residents of the city.

(b)

The board may enact its own bylaws, subject to city council approval, relating to selection of the board chairman and other officers, attendance at meetings and similar matters, so long as such bylaws are not in conflict with state law, the city Charter or city ordinances.

(Ord. No. 528-8, § 1, 11-11-13)

                    
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