RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Ordinance No. 2017-27 amending the County Ordinance Code to exclude from the Merit System the new classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Animal Services Department is requesting to exclude from the Merit System the classification of Animal Services Captain-Exempt. The Animal Services Captain-Exempt position will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Animal Services Field Operations Unit, and supervising Animal Services Lieutenants, Sergeants and Officers engaged in field and center activities. As part of the Department's executive team, the Animal Services Captain-Exempt will advise the Animal Services Director on animal control operation issues and participate in strategic planning, development and execution of Department goals and objectives.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the Animal Services Field Operations Unit will not have the critical direction and support to provide adequate animal control services.
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