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<br /> <br />declaration made under the ordinance. This amendment was developed <br />because of concerns voiced by member of the Hearing Panel Pool that <br />lifelong declarations and restrictions were onerous and unreasonable. <br /> <br />The ASAB worked with staff to develop several other important <br />deliverables. One was to develop a more satisfactory procedural approach <br />to animals suffering from neglect that are surrendered to Animal Services. <br />Another was a coordinated effort between Animal Services and county’s <br />Homelessness Coordinator to identify community resources that can be <br />tapped to help care for pets belonging to the homeless as they undergo <br />different transitions. <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 /> <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 2018. These are: <br /> <br />Sustainable Services <br />• Supported strategic plan for managing pet overpopulation to control <br />as well as to reduce the use of euthanasia a means of population <br />control. <br />• Supported efforts to advance the plan for managing free roaming <br />cats in Orange County as part of the overall strategic plan. <br />• Supported efforts to meet or exceed professional standards within <br />the field of animal welfare and animal services. <br />Making County Government Accessible, Understandable and Transparent <br />• Served as a sounding board for stakeholder concerns about animal