Animal Services Advisory Committee

Purpose

It is the mission of this committee to advise the city animal services division regarding policy matters pertaining to animal bite prevention, zoonotic disease transmission, animal care and welfare, animal rescue, standards for animal shelters, training of personnel and any other issues that may be required by state law.

The governing body of a county or municipality in which an animal shelter is located shall appoint an advisory committee to advise the staff and City Council regarding policy matters pertaining to animal services division. 

Meetings

The Animal Services Advisory Committee meets monthly.

Members for 2011-12

Consists of one licensed veterinarian, one county or city official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter and one representative from an animal welfare organization.

Position Member Term Expires
Place 1 Sue Koons
November 2013
Place 2 | Animal Shelter Representative Sara Kammerer November 2012
Place 3 Ann Mixson November 2013
Place 4 | Veterinarian Dr. Billy Burkett November 2012
Place 5 | City Official Capt. John Rodriguez November 2013
Place 6 Holly Elms
November 2012
Place 7 | Animal welfare
organization representative
Kathleen Olson November 2013

Council Liaison

Roy Santoscoy

Alternate Council Liaison

Lewis Patrick

Staff Liaison

Fred Sanderson, Animal Services Manager | Email

Correspondance may be sent to:
Animal Services Advisory Committee
c/o Animal Services Manager
4140 Valley View Lane
Irving, TX 75038
Fax: (972) 721-2106

Agendas