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Deschutes County proposes Title 2 changes to clarify dog board authority; public hearing to be scheduled

5888289 · October 6, 2025
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Summary

County Counsel presented proposed amendments to Title 2 to limit the Deschutes County Dog Board's authority in non-livestock matters to referrals from law enforcement or the district attorney, and to clarify membership and quorum rules; the board directed staff to schedule a public hearing.

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 6 heard a work session on proposed amendments to Title 2 of county code that would narrow the Deschutes County Dog Board's authority in non-livestock matters and clarify quorum rules.

Dave Goel, county counsel, told commissioners the changes are largely housekeeping but seek to "clarify the dog board's jurisdiction in non livestock matters that that it derives out of either a referral from the sheriff or the district attorney," and to align the dog board code with the county's…

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