Animal Management Commission
Purpose
The Animal Management Commission of Monroe County shall have the authority and responsibility to:
- Recommend to the Sheriff principles and standards for the management of animals within the County
- In cooperation with the Monroe County Sheriff, enforce statutes and ordinances concerning the management of animals within the County
- Hear and decide appeals of ordinance violation notices issued by the Animal Management Officers, but only in those cases where the Animal Management Commission receives a written request for hearing from the recipient of the notice, or from the owner of the animals cited in the notice, within ten days of the issuance of the notice. In deciding the appeal, the Animal Management Commission may affirm, modify or annul the notice
- Make recommendations to the County Council and the Board of Commissioners as to the necessary ordinances concerning management of dogs and other animals
CODE
TERM
Three Years
MEMBERS |
APPOINTING BODY |
TERM EXPIRATION DATE |
Katharine Watson |
Commissioners ~ Veterinarian |
12-31-24 |
Kenneth Buzzard, President |
Commissioners |
12-31-25 |
Matt Coller |
Commissioners |
12-31-24 |
William Ellis |
Town of Ellettsville |
12-31-24 |
Virgil Sauder, Secretary |
Animal Shelter Director |
By Virtue of Office |
Valerie Pena |
City of Bloomington |
12-31-25 |
Sgt. Michael Ruiz |
Monroe County Sheriff |
By Virtue of Office |
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Monday, December 02 6:00 pm at Animal Shelter
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