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44 <br /> Identify any activity this board/commission expects to carry out in 2023 as they <br /> relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. If applicable, is there a fiscal <br /> impact (i.e., funding, staff time, and other resources) associated with these <br /> proposed activities (please list). <br /> Plan: Community pet wellness and vaccine clinic in conjunction with a private mobile <br /> veterinary clinic. This clinic will be held in an area of Orange County that has been <br /> evaluated as needing low-cost, or no-cost, veterinary care. <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the Commissioners' <br /> attention? <br /> Managing Pet Overpopulation: The ASAB continues to support Animal Services' efforts <br /> to manage free-roaming cats humanely and effectively. In particular, the board works <br /> with OCAS staff to advance the "Working Barn Cat" program and promote spay/neuter <br /> of community cats. More generally, the board works with staff to ensure that <br /> organizational practices responsible for the county's success in managing cat <br /> overpopulation are recognized, supported, and extended into the future. <br /> Unified Animal Ordinance: The ASAB continues to coordinate with county staff to <br /> identify and address "issues" in the administration of the ordinance in areas that may be <br /> subject to administrative appeal. As in the past, it is expected that this may bring forth <br /> recommendations for ordinance amendments based upon the experience of the Animal <br /> Services Hearing Panel Pool with the appeal process. <br /> ASAB Vacancies and Other Deliverables: The ASAB reviews applications for the annual <br /> Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award, reviews outside agency funding applications, and <br /> provides other deliverables as needed. The board assists the BOCC in ensuring that <br /> ASAB vacancies are filled in an effective manner and new members are oriented in a <br /> timely manner. In this pursuit, care and effort will be given to diversity and making the <br /> ASAB a more representative body. <br />