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205 <br />Tethering Committee R,epart <br />July 30~', 2007 <br />It was discussed during ChairMce Chair agenda review that the BOCC might w~h to <br />create the Tethering Committee itself, and with tfie inclusion of the two ASAB <br />n3presenffitives, appoint the five pre-defined posHions as proposed along with three <br />addiitional at-large represet~ffitives from the community, <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact accompanies the creation of a Tethering <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 appointmerrt of ifs <br />members, and pnwide direction th staff. <br />CHARGE TO AND COMPOSITION OF ORANGE COUN7.'Y <br />' TETHER~TG CONIIVIITTEE <br />At the request of the Animal Services Advisory Board, and upon recommendation of the <br />County Manager, the Commissioners are creating a committee fio'aid in the determination o_f <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 commit6ee is as follows: <br />• Two representatives of the Animal Services Advisory Board chosen by that Boani. <br />• A law enforcanent 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 />• Thn3e at-large representatives (for BOCC consideration). <br />The charge for the committee follows: <br />• To compile in a presentable form pertinent infoimation on tethering and/or chaining as a <br />means of confinement for animals such as dogs, inducting activities and efForts~pursued by <br />other communities. <br />19 <br />