HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2003-07AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED
ADMINISTRATION" TO ESTABLISH THE ANIMAL SHELTER
ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING A CONFLICT CLAUSE AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter grants the City Council the authority to establish boards and
commissions to assist it in carrying out its duties; and
WHEREAS, the State Health and Safety Code Chapter 823.005 requires the City to establish
an animal shelter advisory committee to assist the City in complying with that law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to formalize its
procedures related to animal services and to establish the Animal Shelter Advisory Board as set
out herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance
implements the following elements of the Century Plan Policy Plan and that the enactment of this
ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section
2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan:
Health and Human Services Policy End 4.00: City owned, sponsored or managed health and
human services enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Georgetown.
Public Safety Policy End 8.00: Citizens of Georgetown feel safe and are well protected from
crime and disorder, natural disasters and emergencies.
SECTION 2. Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is hereby amended
to add the following Chapter:
Chapter 2.110
ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD
2.110.010 Created — Membership
A. There is hereby created the Animal Shelter Advisory Board of the City of
Georgetown, hereinafter referred to as the "Board."
B. The Board will consist of seven (7) members, four (4) of which are statutory
members, and three (3) of which are regular members. The four statutory members shall
be persons appointed under the provisions of the State of Texas Health and Safety Code
Chapter 823, which provides that the Board must consist of one licensed veterinarian, one
county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an
animal shelter, and one representative from an animal welfare organization. The
veterinarian shall be a person who has a veterinary practice located in the City of
Georgetown; however, there shall be no residency requirement for any of the four statutory
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members. The three regular members shall reside in the city limits or the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of Georgetown.
2.110.020 Terms of Office
The term of office for all members shall be two (2) years, with all members initially
appointed for two full years. The second appointments shall be staggered, so that four (4)
members shall be appointed for two-year terms, and the remaining three (3) members
appointed for one (1) year terms. Thereafter, all terms shall be for two (2) years.
2.110.030 Purpose
It is the purpose and intent of the Council to create a citizens' advisory board
empowered to ensure the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter complies with all City and
State laws governing its operation.
2.110.040 Rights & Duties
The Board is responsible to and shall act as an advisory body to the Council and
shall perform such duties and exercise such additional powers as may be prescribed by the
ordinances of the City of Georgetown not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter.
The Board and its members have no authority to expend funds or make obligations on
behalf of the City.
2.110.050 Compensation
All members of the Board shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed
for all expenses reasonably incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members
of such Board, when authorized in advance by the City Council.
2.110.060 Organization
The City Council shall select a Chair of the Board, and the Board shall select from
among its members a Vice Chair and Secretary. The Board shall adopt such rules and
regulations, subject to Council approval, as it may deem proper for the governance of its
proceedings. Such rules and regulations shall be consistent with the ordinances of the City.
The Secretary shall keep a record of all transactions of the Board. The City Manager shall
assign appropriate staff to provide the Board with all information and support assistance,
and any resources as directed by Council necessary for the performance of its duties.
2.110.070 Frequency of Meetings
The Board shall meet at least three (3) times per year.
2.110.080 Bylaws and Open Meetings Act Compliance
The Board shall adopt bylaws, subject to review and approval by City Council, in
conformity with this Chapter and with any applicable federal and state laws. The Board
shall comply with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all other
ordinances of the City of Georgetown, and this ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any
of such other ordinances, except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any in
such other ordinance or ordinances are hereby superseded.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application
thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 11th day of December, 2002.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 14th day of January, 2003.
FWATININ • •'T
Patricia E. Carls
Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
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CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS