The City of Bismarck is seeking Bismarck residents who are interested in serving on the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board. The Bismarck Animal Advisory Board will consist of seven members, who will serve without pay. The make-up of the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board will consist of one member of the Board of City Commissioners, or his or her designee, and six citizens who shall reside in or own property in the City of Bismarck. Members shall be subject to confirmation by a majority of the Bismarck Board of City Commissioners. Appointees selected to serve will be announced at an upcoming meeting of the Bismarck Board of City Commissioners.
The purpose of the Animal Advisory Board is to advise the Bismarck Police Department on companion animal policies, promote collaboration between the City and private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to companion animals in the city, to identify proactive, creative approaches to engage and facilitate communication and education within the companion animal community and to foster and assist the development of companion animal programs in the community. The Animal Advisory Board may study, advise, and report on policy recommendations it deems effective to promote outcomes consistent with City goals and objectives as outlined by the Police Department and the City Commission.
It is the intent for the Animal Advisory Board to be made up of a diverse membership from an array of companion animal businesses and organizations. This may include, but is not limited to; Small Animal Veterinarian; Large Animal Veterinarian; Animal Shelter; Animal Rescue; Attorney; Zoo; Large Animal organization; and a member at-large. Of the initial appointees, three shall serve for three year terms and four shall serve for two year terms. After expiration of each initial term, all terms shall run for three years.
Interested Bismarck residents should complete and submit an application describing their qualifications, background, and why they would be interested in serving on the committee. To learn more about the Bismarck Animal Advisory Board Ordinance visit http://www.bismarcknd.gov/documentcenter/view/150, Chapter 3-04. Deadline to submit applications is August 15, 2017.
Mail applications to: Marla Schroeder, Bismarck City Administration, P.O. Box 5503, Bismarck, ND 58506-5503 or email the application to: Email
For more information contact: Bismarck City Administration at 701-355-1300.