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8 <br /> task force efforts in three areas: <br /> • Shelter Requirements for Livestock Guarding Dogs <br /> • Racial Equity in Animal Welfare <br /> • Amending Ordinances for Keeping and Exhibiting Exotic Animals <br /> Managing Pet Overpopulation: The board will continue to support staff <br /> efforts to manage free-roaming cats more effectively and more humanely. <br /> In particular, the board will work with staff to coordinate with the <br /> Agricultural Preservation Board and other entities to advance the "working <br /> barn cat" program. More generally, the board will continue to work with <br /> staff to ensure that organizational forms and practices responsible for the <br /> county's success in managing overpopulation are recognized, supported <br /> and extended into the future. <br /> Unified Animal Ordinance: The ASAB will continue to coordinate with <br /> county staff to identify and address "issues" in the administration of the <br /> ordinance in areas that may be subject to administrative appeal. As in the <br /> past, it is expected that this may bring forth recommendations for <br /> ordinance amendments based upon the experience of the Animal Services <br /> Hearing Panel Pool with the appeal process. <br /> Managing Pet Overpopulation: The board will continue to support staff <br /> efforts to manage free-roaming cats more effectively and more humanely. <br /> More generally, the board will continue to work with staff to ensure that <br /> organizational forms and practices responsible for the county's success in <br /> managing overpopulation are recognized, supported and extended into the <br /> future. <br /> ASAB Vacancies and Other Deliverables: The board will review <br /> applications for the annual Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award, review <br /> outside agency funding applications, and provide other deliverables as <br /> needed. The board will also assist the BOCC in ensuring the board <br /> vacancies are filled in an effective manner and new members are oriented <br /> in a timely manner. In this pursuit, care and effort will be given to diversity <br /> and making the ASAB a more diverse body. <br /> Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director <br /> January 26, 2021 <br />