§ 40. Powers and duties of fence viewers. The assessors shall perform all the duties and shall exercise all the powers hereinafter imposed and conferred upon fence viewers. In a town having a sole appointed assessor, the assessor and the members of the town board shall act as fence viewers.
Powers and duties of fence viewers
N.Y. Town Law § 40, under Town Officers, Powers, Duties and Compensation.
N.Y. Town Law § 40