The DeKalb County Animal Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the DeKalb County CEO and Board of Commissioners.

• The governing authority of DeKalb County appoints the animal services advisory board, composed of thirteen (13) citizens of DeKalb County. The chief executive officer appoints six (6) members, and each commissioner appoints one (1) member.

• All members are either active community leaders with a demonstrated concern for animals or represent an animal welfare organization.

• See the Advisory Board Member roster below.

DeKalb County Animal Advisory Board duties and functions:

1. To encourage, promote, and develop the humane and healthy treatment of animals in DeKalb County;

2. To advise DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement and the governing authority on issues pertaining to the welfare and treatment of animals in DeKalb County;

3. To assist DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement with the implementation of a long-term plan that improves practices, service delivery, efficiency, and facilities pertaining to animal services in DeKalb County;

4. To identify additional strategies that may improve the lives of animals in DeKalb County;

5. To assist DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement in investigating and securing grants and funding for animal services in DeKalb County; and

6. To cooperate with and improve communications between animal advocacy groups, animal professionals, and local governments for the purpose of creating a comprehensive safety net of services, lifesaving measures, and animal population management activities.

Source: DeKalb County Animal Ordinance. Section 5-32- Animal Advisory Board.