A. A quorum shall consist of three members of the Animal Control Commission. If only three members of the commission are present, it will take a unanimous vote in order to euthanize an animal. If more than three members of the commission are present, then a majority of those present must vote in favor of euthanasia.

B. The Animal Control Commission shall review the written decision of the animal control officer, hear statements from the victim and representative of animal control, and hear statements from the owner of the animal, and review any pertinent materials. Additional witnesses who observed the event shall also be heard, and the owner may present witnesses to testify to the general character or demeanor of the animal, subject to the discretion of the Animal Control Commission to limit cumulative, redundant or irrelevant testimony. The commission, the animal control representative and the owner shall have the opportunity to question witnesses.

C. An owner aggrieved by the decision of the Animal Control Commission may appeal to the superior court within 30 days. Notice of intent to appeal shall be given to the animal control officer within 72 hours of the decision of the Animal Control Commission. If the animal which is the subject of the appeal is impounded, the animal control officer shall require advance payment for one month of room and board expense if the owner provides a notice of intent to appeal. (Ord. 2016-40 § 23, 2016; Ord. 2000-50 § 9, 2000; Ord. 88-058 § 8, 1988. 2004 Code § 6.14.030.)