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Another significant accomplishment has been working with staff to create and justify an effective operating budget in the face of strong economic pressures to downsize and reduce services. The ASAB has supported fee and fine increases and the selective redefinition of some services. The ASAB has also advocated for the maintaining core services including pre- adoption spay and neuter and community spay and neuter efforts. Finally, it should be noted that, for the first time, the ASAB assisted Animal Services staff in the review of funding applications from outside agencies. Application agencies included Eyes Ears Nose and Paws, Piedmont Wildlife Center, and Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic. This was a productive endeavor and the ASAB looks forward to continued involvement with staff efforts to link or even target the work of outside agencies that augments the "animal services" that the County provides to its residents. List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. The ASAB supported and helped with the first annual Open House in 2010 and wishes to be involved in the offering of an Open House on an annual basis. It is the strong belief of the ASAB that such an annual event because brings residents and attention to the Animal Services Center and its varied programs. It should be stressed here that the ASAB also worked with and supported staff in its basic areas of operation and core services. It does so even though the board has no specific role or responsibility for these given that it is an advisory board. A prime example is Animal Services' relatively high "live release rate" of sheltered animals. The board collaborates with staff in a monthly and annual statistical review, identifies different resources and standards, and stands ready to discuss sheltering practices with citizens who may have questions or concerns. It does all of this in addition to helping to promote animal adoptions and encourage the recovery of lost animals. Describe this board /commission's activities /accomplishments in carrying out BOCC goal(s) /priorities, if applicable. Work done by the ASAB in coordination with Animal Services staff touches a variety of BOCC principles and priorities. These range from revenues as they relate to fee and fine adjustments to citizen communication and participation in relation to Animal Services policies and procedures and the affairs of the ASAB itself.