Animal control administrator's powers and duties

administrator. The animal control administrator: (1) Shall have the direct responsibility for the administration and operation of County pounds, which services can be provided directly, jointly, or under contract with private entities; (2) Shall have the authority to staff the agency with necessary personnel to carry out the purposes of the agency; (3) May enter into agreements with Federal, State, or private entities to provide services as required by chapters, 142, 143 and 711, Hawai’i Revised Statutes, relating to the protection of animals, and chapter 4, Hawai’i County Code or to provide additional services or programs, as provided by law, with respect to the protection of animals; (4) Shall make periodic reports to the managing director concerning the affairs and activities of the agency, including pound operations; (5) Shall make bi-annual reports to the County council concerning the affairs and activities of the agency, including pound operations; and (6) May adopt rules, pursuant to chapter 91, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, necessary for purposes of this article, including but not limited to rules relating to fees and charges relating to animal control costs. (2023, ord 23-33, sec 3.)2-210