Advisory Board
Advisory Board Members
The Advisory Board of Animal Services consists of six (6) members. One member shall be a Mesa County Veterinarian, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mesa County Board of County Commissioneers. One member shall be the Mesa County Director of Public Health or designee. One member shall be a designated representative of the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners. One member shall be the Mesa County Sheriff or designee. One member shall be the Grand Junditon Police Chief or designee. One member shall be a non-voting citizen representative who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mesa County Board of County Commissioners. the Mesa County District Attorney or designee and the city Attorney or designee shall serve as legal advisors to the Board.
Members shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, except that any vacancy occurring during a term shall be filled for the unexpired term. A member shall hold office until a successor has been appointed.
Functions of the Board
The Board shall provide financial and budgetary input regarding operations of Animal Services.
They act in an advisory capacity to Animal Services.
Study and make recommendations on the operation of Animal Services.
Study and make recommendations relating to Animal Services issues that may arise.
Hold a regular, advertised meeting at least once each calendar quarter.
Quarterly Meetings
Advisory Board meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month of each quarter.
Advisory Board Meeting Agendas
Advisory Board Agenda and Notice of Meeting
At Mesa County Animal Services
On February 9, 2020 at 3pm
NOTE: This meeting will be virtual on google meets. Please contact
Doug.frye@mesacounty.us to be added to to meeting list for access
Call meeting to Order/Introductions- Doug
Meetings to be held quarterly on Second Tuesday at 3pm
Elect Chairperson of Advisory Board for 2021
Department Briefing
- Staffing
- Data 2020
- Contracts
New Business:
Pending Animal Legislation
- Social Conscious Sheltering
- Circus Bill
- Animal Advocate Bill
- Consumer Protection Bill - Pet Stores
Unscheduled Business:
- Public Comment
Adjourn
Advisory Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes will be available here