R438-13-4. Committee -- Responsibilities and Membership

  (1) There is created an Impounded Animals Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 26-1-20.

  (2) The committee shall review and evaluate all applications of institutions requesting certification under this rule, or applications for renewal of certification. The committee shall investigate any complaints of violation of Section 26-26-1 et seq. and/or this rule by any individual, institution, or establishment, and shall inform the Director of its findings. The committee shall make recommendations for or against certification or enforcement of the law and this rule.

  (3) The committee shall include not less than one representative from the following: institutions directly involved with the use of laboratory animals, a physician, a representative of establishments, a veterinarian, a representative of animal welfare advocates, and two other members to be appointed by the Director, one of which must represent the public. The committee shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman from its membership. The committee shall be convened when an application or violation complaint is received by the Administrator or the Director.