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505.02 GENERAL OFFENSES CODE 14 (d) "Domestic animal" means a dog, cat, caged bird, hamster, gerbil, fish or other animal commonly considered .domestic but excluding lions, tigers, panthers or other animals considered exotic. (Ord. 84-11. Passed 10-15-84. ) 505.02 ANIMAL WARDEN. (a) Office Established. The part-time position of Animal Warden is established within the Department of Public Service. (b) Appointment. The Animal Warden shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by a majority of the members elected to Council, to serve for a term of one year. (c) Compensation.' The compensation of the Animal Warden shall be determined by the Council from time-to-time. (d) Powers and Duties. It shall be the duty of the Animal Warden to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the State relative to the licensing, impounding ,boarding and disposition of animals within the Municipality. The Animal Warden shall, have complete ;police. power to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the State and to make arrests for any violations thereof. (Ord. 88-7. Passed 3-21-88.) . 505.03 ANIMAL WARDEN DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Animal Warden to enforce the provisions of this chapter and the laws of the State relative to the licensing, impounding, boarding and disposition of dogs within the Municipality, provided, however, that no police officer or-other officer of this Municipality, charged with the responsibility :of enforcing the ordinances of this Municipality and the laws of the State shall be relieved of such responsibility. (Ord. 84-11. Passed 10-15-84.) 505.04 ANIMAL WARDEN IDENTIFICATION; UNIFORMS; VEHICLES. The Animal Warden shall be provided with a badge designating his office and authority and such other uniforms, vehicles and equipment necessary to carry out his duties. (Ord. 84-11. Passed 10-15-84. ) 505.05 DOG POUND. The Animal Warden shall provide a suitable place, either within or without the corporate limits of the Municipality, for the keeping of impounded dogs in a humane manner, and the making of proper provision for the feeding and caring of such dogs. (Ord. 84-11. Passed 10-15-84.) 505.06 DOG LICENSE AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED. All dogs kept, harbored or maintained by their owners in the Municipality shall be licensed and registered in accordance with the laws of the State; if over three months of age. (Ord. 84-11. Passed 10-15-84. ) 1988 Replacement