Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the City of Irving Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is to assist the City of Irving with the compliance of the requirements of the state law pertaining to animal shelters, Texas State Health & Safety Code, 823.005
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Animal Shelter Advisory Committee |
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Ms. Sarah Kammerer (rep. from an animal welfare organization) |
Dr. Michael Burkett, D.V.M. (licensed veterinarian) |
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Mr. John H. Teel (city/municipal official) |
Ms. Susie Williamson (operator of shelter) |
State law requires that there be an Animal Shelter Advisory Committee that meets at least 3 times per year.
823..005. Advisory Committee
(a) The governing body of a county or municipality in which an animal shelter is located shall appoint an advisory committee to assist in complying with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) The advisory committee must be composed of at least 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.
(c) The advisory committee shall meet at least three times a year.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Para. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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