The director shall employ and designate those employees and volunteers of his or her division who shall perform the duties of animal control officer. Animal control officers shall be authorized to enforce this title in all respects pertaining to animal control within the city, including, but not limited to, the apprehension, transport and impoundment of animals found to warrant such action; and issue of criminal citations and/or notice of violation and stipulation for violations of this title. Animal control officers shall further carry out all lawful duties prescribed or delegated by the director. For the purpose of this section, “volunteer” shall be defined as persons working without compensation who have met the minimum training standards to perform the duties as set forth by the director. (Ord. 2018-06 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-12 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))