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HSUS REPORT ON ANIMAL SHELTER OPERATIONS <br />CENTRAL GROUPING OF THE MAJOR ISSUES AS IDENTIFIED <br />BY COUNTY STAFF <br />These groupings - in brief, non-priority order -represent principal areas for in- <br />depth discussion, consensus building, decision-making, and concerted action, <br />based on Report findings, conclusions, and best practices methodology. <br />Shelter Oaerations (Chanters 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 />^ Selection Criteria <br />• Adoptions <br />^ Policies/Procedures <br />^ Behavior Evaluation <br />• Community Outreach Programs <br />Governance/Management/Leadership/Administration (Chapters 11.0, 12.0, <br />and 13.0 <br />• Board and Staff Development <br />^ Human Resources Administration <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 presently <br />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 10.0) <br />• Standard Operating Procedures <br />• Staff Training <br />• Forms/Records Management <br />• Emergency/After Hours Service <br />