Animal services advisory committee.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-5-16
in effectSec. 8-5-16. - Animal services advisory committee.
There is hereby created the animal services advisory committee, consisting of seven citizens of the city, who shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval of the city council, for a term of two years or until their successors are appointed and qualified, and who shall serve without compensation, or oath. The director of animal services shall be an ex officio member of such committee.
A. Chairperson and secretary. The chairperson and the secretary of the animal services advisory committee shall be designated by the mayor when making appointments to the committee.
B. Rules and regulations. The animal services advisory committee shall have the power to make rules and regulations for the conduct of its business. Such committee shall meet as prescribed by its rules, and upon call of its chairperson.
C. Powers and duties. The animal services advisory committee shall:
1. Provide guidance and support to the director of animal services based on each individual committee member's area of expertise.
2. Serve as community liaisons for animal services, helping spread messaging regarding quality pet ownership and how to access resources through MAS.
3. Support and advocate for progressive animal control and sheltering programming to keep Memphis in alignment with national best practices.
(Ord. No. 5843, § 1, 7-11-2023)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8AN_CH8-5MEANSE_S8-5-16ANSEADCOFetched: 10/28/2026