Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Chief Executive Office
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Recording the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Thompson to Post 2 of the DeKalb County 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 to the Animal Services Advisory Board, Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnon hereby appoints Ms. Elizabeth Thompson to the Animal Services Advisory Board in the position of Post 2. This is a three (3) year tenn which will expire December 31, 2026.
NEED/IMPACT:
The DeKalb County Animal Services Advisory Board was created to encourage and promote the humane and healthy treatment of animals in DeKalb County. Advising DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement, the Animal Services Advisory Board meets to develop long-tenn strategies for improving practices, service delivery, efficiency, and advise on facilities pertaining to animal services. Ms. Thompson will serve her first term in Post 2.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To record the appointment of Elizabeth Thompson to Post 2 for a three-year term effective from January 1, 2024 to the term expiration on December 31, 2026.