Impounding Act 1955

Poundkeepers and other staff

8: Appointment of poundkeepers, etc

You could also call this:

"Who gets chosen to look after animal pounds and help keep the rules"

The local authority will choose a poundkeeper for each public pound they are in charge of. They can also choose rangers and other people to help make sure the rules in this Act are followed properly. You can find more information about this by looking at the Compare section, which mentions 1908 No 79 s 29.

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Environment and resources > Farming and fishing

7: Local authority may acquire land for establishment of pounds, or

"Councils can buy land to build animal pounds"

9: Appointment of deputies, or

"Who takes over when the animal pound manager is away or can't work"

Part 2Poundkeepers and other staff

8Appointment of poundkeepers, etc

The local authority shall appoint a poundkeeper for each public pound under its control, and may appoint rangers and such other persons as are necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of this Act.

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1908 No 79 s 29