By the adoption of this article, the Town of Deerpark declares its intent to include within the definitions contained herein the position of Dog Control Officer/Animal Control Officer.
The words and phrases and definitions of words as used in the New York State Town Law and/or the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law shall be applied in the enforcement of this article.
The position of Dog Control Officer/Animal Control Officer, having been previously created by the Town of Deerpark, the Town Board of and for the Town of Deerpark hereby retains all authority to create or remove such position of employment, as well as the authority to appoint, hire, fire, contract for services with, and/or otherwise establish and maintain the position of Dog Control Officer/Animal Control Officer.
The Town of Deerpark hereby expressly delegates the authority to verify the hours of employment/work performed, and to monitor reports and other documentary information generated as a result of the said employment of persons employed by the Town of Deerpark in the position of Dog Control Officer/Animal Control Officer. After review of said documentation by the Police Commission, it shall be the responsibility of the said Commission to file copies of all such records with the office of the Town Clerk of and for the Town of Deerpark where said documentation shall be maintained as an official Town record.