The Howard County Animal Matters Hearing Board is looking for new members from Council Districts 1 and 3 (Elkridge is in Districts 1 and 2).
The seven-member board hears appeals of citations for violating animal control laws.
It also issues orders related to the law and reviews the budget of the county's animal control facility annually.
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The board’s members serve five-year terms. One member must be a licensed veterinarian who practices in Howard County and at least three additional members must be “experienced in animal matters,” according to a statement released by the county. All members must be 18 or older.
The board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Animal Control Facility (8576 Davis Rd.) in Columbia. Board members must be able to attend.
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To apply for a spot on the board, send a resume and brief letter explaining your desire to serve to this address: Howard County Government, Department of County Administration, Attn: Susan Smith-Bauk, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, MD, 21043.
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