A.    Keep and maintain records of all animals impounded and of all actions taken in the course of duties; this record shall include description of animal, date of impounding, the sex, color, breed, distinguishing marks, location of pickup and final disposition of such animal;

    B.    Carry out and enforce all the provisions and amendments of this chapter;

    C.    Enforce the licensing and control of all animals in the city as provided in this chapter;

    D.    Report animal bites to the health officer;

    E.    Seize and impound all animals violating the terms of this chapter;

    F.    Be empowered to pursue upon private property any animal observed violating any provision of this chapter or when acting under a court order, warrant, affidavit of a vicious animal, or when attempting to seize any animal suspected of having been exposed to rabies;

    G.    Make complaints in city court for violations of the chapter and shall attend and testify in court when required; and

    H.    Have authority to make out and issue citations for violations of this chapter. (Ord. 131 (part), 1998: prior code § 8.02.200)