Advisory Board
The Forsyth County Animal Control Advisory Board is an eleven (11) member board,
appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Advisory Board has two types
of meetings that alternate monthly. The meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of
the month at 6:00 pm at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter
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Advisory Board Public Meeting
This meeting is utilized as a forum to solicit public opinion on ordinances, services,
and policy. This function also provides information on services, other than those
of the Animal Control Department, available within the community and facilitates
the Animal Control Department’s identification and interaction with community goals
and projects.
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Appeal Hearing Tribunal
This sub-committee of the Advisory Board hears appeals of civil citations and abatement
orders, and provides a written recommendation regarding final disposition to the
department Director.
Fuctions of the Board
- Advising the Board of County Commissioners on issues and needs relating to animal
services.
- Assisting in the development of a five-year strategic plan for animal services.
- Acting as an appeal hearing tribunal.
- Performing further, other duties, as directed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Duties of the Board
- Reporting to the Board of County commissioners, no less often than once annually,
on recommended modifications, or additions to Title 8 Animals, of the County Code,
and to the general operations of the animal protection and control;
- Act as an appeal hearing tribunal pursuant to Section 8.19.080 of the County Code;
- Perform such further duties as may be authorized or directed by resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners.
Members