The provision of animal services was consolidated under Washoe County in April 2003.  As part of a larger code update, the Washoe County Commission created an Animal Services Advisory Board, through adoption of an ordinance, on August 23, 2016.  The animal services advisory board consists of seven members, all residents of Washoe County, one member from each of the following groups:

(a)  a veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed to practice in Nevada, and who is not employed by Washoe County;

(b)  a real estate or business professional with knowledge or experience related to homeowners’ associations, business organizations and/or financial operations;

(c)  a representative of a humane or rescue organization;

(d)  an individual with an interest in promoting the health and safety of animals in Washoe County;

(e)  an elected member of the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners;

(f)  an elected member of the Reno City Council;

(g)  an elected member of the Sparks City Council.

The members listed as (a)-(e) are appointed by Washoe County Board of County Commissioners.  The elected members from the Reno and Sparks’ City Councils are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of each respective City Council.  Washoe County code is silent on the topic of alternate member selection.

Animal services advisory board meetings will be held quarterly, beginning this summer, with the  date and time of all meetings set by the director of regional animal services. Additionally, special meetings may be called by the chair at the request of the director of regional animal services whenever there is sufficient business to come before the board.

Not applicable.

1. The City Council may appoint a member to serve on the Regional Animal Services Advisory Board.
2. The City Council may decline appointing a member to the board.

I move to appoint _______________ to the Regional Animal Services Advisory Board.