Legislation Details

File #: 2026-1126    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Appointment
File created: 7/6/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts ??Record the Reappoint Ms. Catharine Tipton to Post 1 of the Animal Services Advisory Board
Attachments: 1. CAT resume_Redacted
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Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Chief Executive Office                                     

 

SUBJECT:

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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

​​Record the Reappoint Ms. Catharine Tipton to Post 1 of the Animal Services Advisory Board

 

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Information Contact: Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, Chief Executive Officer

Phone Number: 404-371-2881

 

PURPOSE:

Pursuant to Section 5-32 of the Code of DeKalb County, as Revised 1988, where the Chief Executive Officer appoints six (6) members of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board, Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson hereby reappoints Ms. Tipton to Post 1 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board for a term expiring on December 31, 2028.

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The purpose of the Animal Services Advisory Board is “to encourage, promote, and develop the humane and healthy treatment of animals in DeKalb County.” The specific duties include advising the DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement and the governing authority about animal welfare and treatment issues and assisting with the implementation of long-term strategies to improve practices, service delivery, efficiency, and facilities related to animal services.

 

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

No cost to the County.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To record the reappointment of Ms. Catharine Tipton to Post 1 of the DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board for a term expiring on December 31, 2028.