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_ RETURN THIS COPY TO THE CLERK'S <br /> OFFICE FOR THE PERMANENT AGENDA FILE <br /> 6-6-,?,0v0 <br /> CONTRACT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND 1114- <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY <br /> FOR ANIMAL SHELTER OPERATIONS <br /> This CONTRACT is by and between Orange County, North Carolina, a body <br /> politic and corporate ("County"), and the Animal Protection Society of Orange County, <br /> Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation ("Society"); <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, County has responsibilities under the laws of North Carolina and <br /> other directives to control dogs and other animals and to promote health, welfare and <br /> safety of humans and animals; and <br /> WHEREAS, the purpose of the Society, as stated in its corporate charter and <br /> bylaws, is the prevention of cruelty to animals and the relief of suffering among animals; <br /> the investigation of cruelty reports; the care of lost, homeless, mistreated or injured <br /> animals; the operation of an animal shelter, privately or under contract with public <br /> authorities; the establishment of an adoption system, for people seeking pets; public <br /> education for the humane treatment of animals; and other purposes set out in the <br /> corporate charter and as allowed by law; and <br /> WHEREAS, County has obligated itself, pursuant to its Animal Control <br /> Ordinance, to operate and maintain a County Animal Shelter ("the shelter"), either itself <br /> or by contract with another entity; and <br /> WHEREAS, County desires to contract with Society, and Society desires to <br /> contract with County, for the operation and maintenance of the shelter; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants <br /> contained herein, County and Society agree as follows: <br /> 1 <br />