Animal Shelter Advisory Board

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Animal Services' mission and policies;
• Review and recommend long range planning and budgeting for Animal Services;
• Provide research, guidance, advice, sponsor reports and contribute information relevant to Animal Services program development, policies and procedures;
• Serve as liaison to the community, increasing support and awareness of Animal Services and assisting in the resolution of citizen concerns, issues, and grievances.

Authorized by the Tallahassee City Commission

Members must be a County resident or a County property owner. (Members who are not City or County residents may be appointed to provide appropriate expertise or when deemed in the best interest of the Board.)

• 9 members appointed by the Mayor of Tallahassee
• 3 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners

• 3 years expiring September 30
• Maximum number of terms: 2
• Members may not serve more than two full consecutive terms per ASAB bylaws amended 2014
• Vacancies are filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
• Term of City appointed seats expires at the end of February.

Bi-monthly meetings, the first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.