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4 <br />HSUS REPORT ON ANIMAL SHELTER OPERATIONS <br />CENTRAL GROUPING OF THE MAJOR ISSUES AS IDENIFIED BY <br />COUNTY STAFF <br />These groupings - in brief, non priority order -represent principal areas <br />for in depth discussion, consensus building, decision-making, and <br />concerted action, based on Report findings, conclusions, and best <br />practices methodology. <br />Shelter Operations (Chapters 5.0. 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0) <br />• General Operations & Procedures <br />Veterinary/Health Issues <br />• Disease Control/Sanitation <br />^ Vaccination Protocol <br />• Euthanasia <br />• Adoptions <br />• Selection Criteria <br />Policies/Procedures <br />Behavior Evaluation <br />• Community Outreach Programs <br />Governance/ManagementlLeadership/Administration (Chapters 11.0, 12.0, <br />and 13.0 <br />• Board and Staff Development <br />• Standard Operating Procedures (including records management) <br />• Budgeting and Bookkeeping <br />• Financial Statements and Audits <br />• Strategic Planning <br />Shelter Facility -Present and Future (Chapters 3.0 and 4.0) <br />Maintenance/Sanitation <br />^ Staff has previously reported on many improvements <br />presently underway. <br />• Design/Layout <br />Staff will incorporate these findings within the framework of <br />planning for a new shelter. <br />Field Services/Animal Control (Chapter 10.01 <br />• Standard Operating Procedures <br />• Staff Training <br />Forms/Records Management <br />• Emergency/After Hours Service <br />