An animal control commission is established which shall have the following powers, duties, authority and responsibilities:

    A.    Shall report to or be responsible to the board of public works and safety;

    B.    To formulate policies, principles, standards and regulations for the control and humane treatment of all animals in the city;

    C.    To supervise the enforcement of the terms of this chapter and to make recommendations to the common council as to ordinances necessary for the care and treatment of all animals in the city;

    D.    To review the decisions and actions of the animal control department and staff in any matter related to the enforcement of this chapter. Upon the written request for a hearing concerning the enforcement of this chapter, the commission shall meet timely to hear the complaint. All complaints must be filed in writing. (Prior code § 4-2)