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AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ENTITLED "ANIMAL
CONTROL" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB TO ADD ARTICLE II, ENTITLED "ANIMAL SHELTER
ADVISORY BOARD", AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF AN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE TOWN'S ANIMAL SHELTER AS
REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 823 OF THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE, WHICH COMMITTEE SHALL BE KNOWN TO AS THE TROPHY
CLUB ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD, AND PROVIDING THAT
THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE (5) PERSONS MEETING THE
REQUIREMENTS OF STATE LAW; PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD
SHALL MEET A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) TIMES ANNUALLY;
PROVIDING THAT EACH PERSON SHALL SERVE FOR A PERIOD OF
ONE (1) YEAR AND THAT TERMS OF OFFICE SHALL COMMENCE
ON OCTOBER 1 OF EACH YEAR; PROVIDING THAT APPOINTMENTS
SHALL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN'S ANNUAL
APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR ALL TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
AND CORPORATIONS; APPOINTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO SERVE AS A STAFF LIAISON TO THE BOARD; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 823 of the Texas Health and Safety Code provides that the
governing body of a municipality in which an animal shelter is located shall appoint an
advisory committee to assist in complying with the requirements of Chapter 823; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 823 provides that the advisory committee must meet at
least three (3) times annually and must be comprised of at least one (1) licensed
veterinarian, one (1) county or municipal official, one (1) person whose duties include
the daily operation of an animal shelter, one (1) representative from an animal welfare
organization, and one (1) resident of the Town; and
WHEREAS, after formation of the advisory committee, the Town will solicit
applications from interested persons meeting the requirements of Chapter 823, will
appoint members whose term of service will be for a period of one (1) year commencing
on October 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, the Town will solicit applications and make
appointments in accordance with the Town's handbook for elected and appointed
officials; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club maintains an animal shelter and therefore
finds it necessary and prudent to authorize the formation of an advisory committee in
accordance with state law; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined it appropriate to amend Chapter 2
entitled "Animal Control" of the Code of Ordinances of the Town to add Article 11, entitled
"Animal Shelter Advisory Board" to create 'the required advisory committee which shall
thereafter be named the "Trophy Club Animal Shelter Advisory Board".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
• • TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are found to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if written word for word.
Section 2. The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas does hereby
create an advisory committee for its animal shelter to be named the "Trophy Club
Animal Shelter Advisory Board", which Board shall meet at least three (3) times
annually and shall be comprised of at least one (1) licensed veterinarian, one (1) county
or municipal official, one (1) person whose duties include the daily operation of an
animal shelter, one (1) representative from an animal welfare organization, and one (1)
resident from the community.
Section 3. The members of the Trophy Club Animal Shelter Advisory Board
shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Council and shall be appointed annually with
terms expiring on September 30 of each year. The first term of service for the Trophy
Club Animal Shelter Advisory Board shall commence on October 1, 2013, and
thereafter, the members shall be appointed in accordance with the Town's handbook for
elected and appointed officials.
Section 4. The Chief of Police or his designee shall serve as a liaison.
(hereinafter "Staff Liaison"). The Staff Liaison shall be the point of contact for members,
and it shall be the responsibility of the Staff Liaison to schedule meetings, to post
agendas, and to provide information necessary for the Trophy Club Animal Shelter
Advisory Board to perform its duties.
Section 5. Duties of the Board shall include the making of recommendations to
-the Town Council concerning the Town's animal shelter and the shelter's compliance
with Chapter 823 of the Health and Safety Code, as amended, and all other applicable
state and local laws.
Section 6. All meetings shall be open to the public and shall be held in
accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and with the parameters set forth in this
Ordinance. The Staff Liaison shall work with the Trophy Club Animal Shelter Advisory
Board to determine appropriate meeting dates and times as necessary to fulfill all legal
obligations, with a minimum of three (3) meetings of the Board being required annually.
Section T. The Staff Liaison shall attend all meetings, shall be responsible for
preparation and posting of the meeting agendas, and shall ensure that minutes are
prepared for Board's review and action. The Staff Liaison shall be responsible for
ensuring that all clerical support is provided by Town staff.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its date of passage
in accordance with law.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas on this 5th day of August, 2013.
tonnie White, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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Patricia A. Adams, Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas