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69 <br />071 <br />Tedoft Committee Report <br />July 30, 2007 <br />it was discussed during CholdVice Chair agenda review that the BOCC might wish to <br />create tin Tethering Committee Itself, and with the inclusion of the two ASAB <br />reps -- 11 aiives, appoint the five predefined positions as proposed along with three <br />additional at4arge represeniatives from the community. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact accompanies the creation of a Teth ering <br />Committee. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss options <br />presented relative to the creation of a Tethering Committee and the appointment of its <br />members, and provide direction to staff. <br />CHARGE TO AND COMPOSTITON OFDRANGE COUNTY <br />TETH RING COAUVEDME <br />At the request of the Animal Services Advisory Board, and upon recommendation of the <br />County Manager, the Commissioners are creating a committee to aid in the determination of <br />whether there should be change in the County's animal ordinances as these apply to the <br />tethering or chaining of animals such as dogs. <br />The composition of the conunitlee is as follows: <br />• Two representatives of the Animal Services Advisory Board chosen by that Board. <br />• A law enforcement representative. <br />• An expert in the area of animal behavior. <br />• An expert in the area of animal health and wellness. <br />• An advocate for the restriction of tethering. <br />• An advocate for tethering. <br />• Three at -large representatives (for BOCC consideration). <br />The charge for the committee foilows: <br />• To compile in a presentable form pertinent informadon on tethering and/or chaining as a <br />means of confinement for animals such as dogs, Including activities and efforts pursued by <br />other communities. <br />19 <br />