Overview of Kentucky's Legislative Changes to the Animal Control Advisory Board

Outline of legislative changes regarding the Animal Control Advisory Board in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Here's a breakdown of its key points:

1. Creation and Purpose of the Animal Control Advisory Board: The Act establishes the Animal Control Advisory Board with specific goals. These include evaluating applications for and reviewing animal control and care fund disbursements, creating training programs, and overseeing other animal control and care duties across Kentucky's counties. The Board is tasked with creating administrative regulations to fulfill these responsibilities.

2. Administrative Attachment: The advisory board is administratively attached to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which likely means that while the board has its specific mandates, it operates under the administrative umbrella of the Department of Agriculture for logistical and possibly budgetary purposes.

3. Composition of the Board: The Board's membership structure is outlined, with appointments made by the Governor from nominations by various organizations:

   - Kentucky Animal Control Association

   - Recognized spay and neuter advocates (via the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association)

   - Kentucky Farm Bureau

   - Kentucky Association of Counties

   - Kentucky Houndsmen Association

   - Kentucky League of Cities

   - Kentucky Animal Action

   Each of these groups submits a list of three candidates, from which one member is selected to serve on the Board. This selection process suggests a conspiracy to have animal rights activists' positioned in non-elected positions. These types of organizations have proven they have no respect for the United States Constitution or natural human rights. We 

4. Terms and Compensation: Board members serve four-year terms, with arrangements for filling vacancies and compensation details for meeting attendance and travel expenses provided.

5. Leadership and Meetings: The Board will elect a chair from its members for a two-year term and must meet quarterly or as the chair calls.

6. Reconstitution of the Board: Upon the Act's effective date, the existing Animal Control Advisory Board will be dissolved and then reconstituted according to the new structure and member appointment guidelines laid out in the Act.

7. Staggered Appointments: To ensure continuity and possibly to prevent a complete turnover at once, the initial appointments after the Act's effective date are staggered. Some members will have terms expiring in two years, while others will have terms expiring in three years from their appointment dates.

This legislative effort reflects an organized approach to improving animal control and welfare in Kentucky, ensuring diverse representation and expertise on the Advisory Board, and establishing clear guidelines for its operation and member compensation.

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