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Animal Services - continued Animal Services: Administration and Programs Major Services Organizational Leadership and Oversight • Lead organizational and policy change and conduct policy and operational analysis as needed. • Shape a positive and proactive model of animal services based upon effective management of pet overpopulation. • Coordinate with County Manager, County Attorney and other county staff in regard to departmental affairs and assure sound financial management. Governance and Community Relations • Provide staff expertise and support to the Board of Commissioners and coordinate effectively with the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB). • Receive, respond to, and as needed refer citizen complaints, concerns and requests. • Maintain a positive community image through professional public relations. Program Development and Administration o Maintain an effective pet licensing program, including an online payment system. o Coordinate and develop a robust volunteer program. o Coordinate and manage a state -of- the -art spay /neuter program as part of strategic plan for managing pet overpopulation in the county. FY 2012 -13 Outcomes Organizational leadership: o Sustained spay and neuter efforts while developing strategies to achieve desired outcomes in coming years. • Coordinate policies and practices to continue to control animal intake numbers and reduce the euthanasia of cats and dogs. • Oversaw the collection of almost $600,000 in revenues; encouraged on line and direct donations; and established giving opportunities for the county's new Community Giving Fund. • Governance and community relations: o Supported the ASAB as it conformed to the county's new policies for boards and commissions and collaborated with the board regarding various concerns. o Worked closely with the ASAB to develop policy recommendations regarding the recovery of stray animals in regard to fees and microchip requirements. 61