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<br /> <br />by Animal Services and the Arts Commission and the piece is intended to <br />reflect the central place of cats in our community and the mission of <br />Animal Services. The ASAB joined the Arts Commission in sponsoring a <br />reception for friends of the animals, the arts community and other <br />stakeholders. <br /> <br />In close coordination with staff, the board revised the policies and <br />procedures for the ASAB. The revised policy was necessitated by the new <br />appeal process required by the Unified Animal Ordinance (UAO). The <br />BOCC adopted the policy recommended by the ASAB earlier in the year. <br /> <br />Also, the board proposed a change from “vicious” to “dangerous” in the <br />UAO and the BOCC adopted an amendment making the change. This is a <br />good illustration of the interdependence of the ASAB and the Animal <br />Services Hearing Panel Pool. In this case, members of the Animal Services <br />Hearing Panel Pool became concerned that the “vicious” language was <br />alarming to the owners of animals so deemed and the three members of the <br />pool from the ASAB brought this concern before the board for <br />consideration. <br /> <br />Finally, the ASAB continued to assist the BOCC in ensuring that board <br />vacancies are filled in a timely and effective manner. It routinely makes <br />recommendations to the BOCC based upon interviews with candidates for <br />vacant positions. It also provides each new member with an orientation, <br />which includes an introduction to the board, a review of county policies for <br />boards and commissions, and an overview of Animal Services operations. <br /> <br />List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> <br />In addition to activities mentioned above, the board sometimes hosts <br />partner organizations, supports the annual Open House, and provides its <br />own appreciation for all Animal Services staff. As indicated earlier, <br />members of the board are available to serve on task forces charged with <br />the in depth review of a specific issue of concern from the standpoint of <br />operations, programs or policies. <br /> <br />Describe this board/commission’s activities/accomplishments in carrying out <br />BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> <br />Work done by the ASAB in coordination with Animal Services staff touches <br />several principles and priorities. Three principles and priorities seem <br />noteworthy with respect to the ASAB in calendar year 2017. These are: <br /> <br />Sustainable Services <br />• Supported strategic plan for managing pet overpopulation to control <br />medium and long-term animal service costs as well as to reduce the