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encourage the sterilization of dogs and cats recovered as strays— particularly dogs and cats impounded as strays more than one time. Brief Statement of Board/Commission’s Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. According to Orange County’s new General Policy for Boards and Commissions, the ASAB provides a critical interface between the community and elected officials. Accordingly, the ASAB will continue to serve as a sounding board for stakeholder groups, reviewing animal- related policy issues raised by residents or identified by the BOCC. Animal Services and other county staff will continue to direct residents to the ASAB as a step in any review and discussion process prior to bringing an issue to the Board of County Commissioners. Two recent examples of citizen concerns brought to the ASAB for consideration were noise complaints related to crowing roosters and whether that species should be added to the County’s Animal Control Ordinance, and possible cat sheltering enhancement of caging and enrichment. The ASAB would stress that it remains fundamentally concerned about the human aspects of animal issues and services as well as animal welfare. It continues to be involved with the full range of services that impact public health and safety. The ASAB would also recall that one of its members is the veterinarian who serves on Orange County’s Health Board. In addition, the ASAB recognizes the importance of the “human-animal bond” and values the role of animal companions in enriching the quality of life for people. A good illustration is the ASAB’s support for Animal Services partnership with the Department of Social Service to provide affordable pet sterilization to households of lesser means. Another illustration is the ASAB’s strong and ongoing support for the department’s ten (10) or so annual low cost rabies vaccination clinics, which are responsible for approximately 1000 dog and cat vaccinations each year. What are your Board/Commission’s most important accomplishments? The ASAB has partnered with staff to continue to facilitate partnerships with other animal organizations. At many meetings there is a “Partner Profile” presentation. In 2012, these included the Orange County chapter of the Coalition to Unchain Dogs, Pet Overpopulation Control—North Carolina, AnimalKind, Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic and the North Carolina representative of the Humane Society of the United States. Also, the ASAB again worked with staff to review funding applications from outside agencies. Through this process, the board sought to identify