Meeting to be held concerning Brooke humane officer post

Brooke County officials will convene next Tuesday at 11 a. m. to address public concerns regarding the county humane officer and the animal shelter. This meeting follows a regular commission session and will allow public input on the humane officer's role and its impact on various county departments. Commission President A.

J. Thomas highlighted the need for collaboration, stating, "It affects more departments than just one. " Recent proposals from attorney Matthew Chapman aim to review existing policies to enhance interdepartmental communication. Cowden, the county prosecutor, stressed that the current operations are ineffective and supported the public meeting. No decisions were made during the previous commission meeting, which also included budget transfers and other administrative approvals.

The humane officer position, filled in August, is currently held by a county sheriff's deputy. The commission aims to ensure that any policies established can be effectively implemented.