N.Y. Town Law § 326

§ 326. Erection and discontinuance of pounds. Whenever the electors of\nany town shall determine at a biennial town election to erect one or\nmore pounds therein, and whenever a pound shall now be erected in any\ntown, the same shall be kept under the care and direction of a\npound-master, to be appointed for that purpose. The electors of any town\nmay, at a biennial town election, discontinue any pounds therein.\n