A. Appointment. The manager shall appoint a chief animal control officer who has charge of all animal shelters and of the operation of the animal control office. In the event that the operation of the animal control office is accomplished by contract under subsection C of this section, the chief animal control officer shall be responsible for supervising the activities of the contractor, and he shall delegate to the contractor all authority reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract.

B. Deputy Animal Control Officers. As may be necessary, one or more deputy animal control officers may be appointed to carry out the provisions of this title.

C. Contract for Services. The manager may contract on behalf of the borough for services to carry out the provisions of this title. [Ord. 98-12 §2, 1998; Ord. 86-16-O(A) §2. Formerly §6.04.150].