35.08.030 Animal Control Officer Authorities and Duties.

The TMBCI hereby creates a position of Animal Control Officer. The TMBCI Animal Control Department, Animal Control Officer(s) shall have duties and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:

(a) Make such rules and regulations and establish such services, as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of Chapters 35.07 to 35.15, subject to the approval of the Tribal Council;

(b) Enforces the procedures and regulations set forth in Chapters 35.07 to 35.15;

(c) The apprehension of stray animals;

(d) The apprehension of dangerous and/or vicious dogs and/or animals;

(e) Responds to calls from the public, law enforcement agencies, or other tribal entities concerning injured, stray, sick, or dangerous animals and violations of Chapters 35.07 to 35.15;

(f) Picks up and transports animals to a tribally approved shelter for impounding, disposal, or rabies investigation, or to the veterinarian as appropriate.

(g) Prepares reports, completes records and various forms such as daily activity sheets, receipts for fees received, citations, quarantine and investigative reports.

(h) Provides information to the public regarding licensing, vaccinations, euthanasia, rabies control, pet-owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, and adoptions.

(i) Conducts investigations, inquiries or hearings as necessary to enforce Chapters 35.07 to 35.15.

(j) Appear in court to testify and present evidence regarding violations of Chapters 35.07 to 35.15;

(k) Issue tribal citations or warnings to violators of Chapters 35.07 to 35.15;

(l) Assist with the removal of nuisance and/or dangerous wildlife when appropriate;

(m) Exercise such additional powers and duties as are necessary to fully carry out the provisions of Chapters 35.07 to 35.15.